LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Gas prices have risen for six straight weeks, and analysts said drivers can expect to continue to pay more as more of the country reopens.

In April, a gallon of regular unleaded cost an average of $1.74. Now, it’s $2.10 — though that’s still about 70 cents lower than a year ago.

Kentucky’s average is about $1.99, about 52 cents lower than a year ago, according to AAA.

In Louisville, the average price is about $2.31, about 44 cents lower than in April 2019.

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