Premium Gasoline Prices in Louisville, KY

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.73

Premium Gasoline (91-93 octane) per gallon

About Premium Gasoline in Louisville

Premium gasoline (91-93 octane) costs $$3.73 per gallon in Louisville, Kentucky today. High-performance and luxury vehicles depend on premium's higher octane rating to prevent knock and maintain the performance they're engineered to deliver.

When to Use Premium Gasoline

Best for: high-performance engines

Vehicle types: luxury and performance vehicles

Fuel Price Comparison in Louisville

Fuel TypePricevs. Premium GasolineOctane
Regular Unleaded$2.99$-0.7487
Premium Gasoline THIS PAGE$3.73—91-93
Diesel Fuel$4.05+$0.32N/A

Premium Gasoline in Nearby Cities

Lexington$3.73Owensboro$3.61Covington$3.63Cincinnati$3.92Bowling Green$3.93
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Frequently Asked Questions

For vehicles designed to use Premium Gasoline, using the correct grade maintains engineered fuel economy. Upgrading from regular to premium in a regular-fuel car produces no economy improvement. Using regular in a premium-required car may reduce fuel economy slightly.
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TOP TIER certification means the fuel exceeds EPA minimum detergency standards. Studies suggest TOP TIER fuels meaningfully reduce engine deposits vs. minimum-standard fuels. Most major brands (Shell, Chevron, BP, Costco) are TOP TIER certified.
Mixing grades is generally fine in practice — your engine's knock sensors will adjust timing accordingly. If your vehicle requires premium and you add some regular, no immediate damage occurs. Consistently running below the required octane in a performance engine is not recommended long-term.

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