UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the EVs identified in this article as part of the consent agenda of its meeting on May 12, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, May 12, 2026. The City of Covington is looking to build out the number of EVs in its fleet. Leaders will vote to purchase […]
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Gov. freezes gas tax, enacts other measures amid rising fuel costs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency order Tuesday to reduce the state gas tax by 10 cents per gallon, a move that could take effect as early as May 11. The average price of a gallon of gas in Kentucky is currently $4.28, up from $2.85 a year ago, according to the governor’s office. […]
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Little things you can do to save money at the pump this holiday weekend
Written by Ally Kraemer, WCPO reporter Gas prices ahead of the Memorial Day weekend are sitting around $4.50 in the Tri-State and that might be considered a “deal” by the time drivers hit the road this weekend. “The pain at the pump is very real and we see that we’re breaking records day after day […]
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How to save at the pump: Kentucky gas prices still high but slowly improving
Gas prices in Kentucky are cheaper than the national average—more than $.30 cheaper a gallon—but Kentuckians are still paying more than a dollar above last year’s price. While it can be frustrating to pay so much for gas, there are ways to save. Consumer Reports advises to watch your speed and drive smoothly. Driving habits […]
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Consumer prices hit 41-year high
On Tuesday, consumer prices hit a 41-year high as prices rose 8.5 percent in March. The White House said they expected this to happen due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Still, opponents say this record inflation has been coming as the economy has been artificially inflated due to several large spending bills by both […]
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Gas Prices Will Likely Drop in Northern Kentucky, Here’s Why
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved Kentucky’s revision to the State Implementation Plan to eliminate reformulated gasoline (RFG) requirements for Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties in Northern Kentucky. Northern Kentucky business leaders from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association (KPMA), and state and local officials led by State […]
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Fort Thomas Gas Prices Dropping, But Slowly
Gas prices in Fort Thomas remain 20-30 cents higher than nearby gas stations as of Thursday afternoon./FTM file News outlets across the country have been reporting a dramatic decrease in gas prices. The Greater Cincinnati area, and even some regions in Northern Kentucky, are also benefiting from this market swing. But how does Fort Thomas […]
