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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Gas prices are at their highest since May 2019, having risen every single day for the past 47 days.

The national average for cost per gallon has remained at $2.88 for the past five days, according to AAA.

Louisville is currently below the national average at $2.841 per gallon while Kentucky's average is $2.733 per gallon.Ā 

Louisville's highest recorded average for a gallon of gas cost $4.268 on June 30, 2008.

Indiana's state average is $2.688 per gallon.

Experts say drivers should expect prices to reach $3 a gallon by Memorial Day.

The increase is due to higher demand because more people are driving again, along with cuts in production.

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