Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.99
Average Regular Unleaded — Louisville, Kentucky
Current Gas Prices in Louisville
Gas in Louisville, Kentucky is averaging $$2.99 per gallon as of {month} {year}. Whether you drive a truck, sedan, or SUV, finding the best Louisville gas prices can save you hundreds annually.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.99
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.46
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.73
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.05
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Louisville Average
$2.99
Regular Unleaded
Kentucky State Average
$2.89
$0.10 above the Kentucky average
National Average
$3.99
$1.00 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Louisville
Louisville's competitive fuel landscape includes stations from virtually every major brand. National chains operate alongside local independents, creating genuine price competition. Use GasBuddy or a similar app to see real-time Louisville prices — the map view typically reveals clusters of low-priced stations that aren't obvious from the road.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Louisville with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
Each gallon of gas in Louisville, Kentucky includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in Kentucky state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.
Today's average gas price in Louisville is $$2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Louisville is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Louisville.