Gas Prices in Owensboro, KY Today

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

$2.89

Average Regular Unleaded — Owensboro, Kentucky

Current Gas Prices in Owensboro

Owensboro, Kentucky gas prices are running $$2.89 per gallon this {month}. The local fuel market reflects Kentucky's {taxNote} tax rate alongside Owensboro's position in the regional supply chain.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8987 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6191-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.91N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Owensboro Average
$2.89
Regular Unleaded
Kentucky State Average
$2.89
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$1.10 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Owensboro

What makes Owensboro's gas market tick? Supply to Owensboro stations primarily flows through regional pipeline networks, keeping inventory stable but creating price sensitivity to any regional supply disruption. Seasonal demand peaks in summer and dips in winter, though Kentucky's climate moderates some of this variation.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.74
Speedway
$2.86
Circle K
$2.87
Sunoco
$2.90
Marathon
$2.91
BP
$2.93
Mobil
$2.94
Exxon
$2.95
Shell
$2.97
Chevron
$2.99

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Evansville$3.06Bowling Green$3.15Louisville$2.99Clarksville$2.82
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Frequently Asked Questions

At today's Owensboro average of $$2.89 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Owensboro. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Owensboro and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
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.

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