ZIP Code 41042: Average cost per gallon of diesel fuel rises during week ending March 15

The average cost of diesel fuel in ZIP Code 41042 increased to $2.97 in the week ending March 15, up from $2.95 in the previous week, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In the last four weeks, the average reported price for diesel fuel at a ZIP Code 41042 gas station was $2.95.

In the week ending March 15, the lowest reported price of diesel fuel in ZIP Code 41042 was $2.69.

Of the 29 reported gas stations in ZIP Code 41042, 16 offer diesel fuel.

According to the USPS, Florence is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 41042.

Across Kentucky, the average reported price per gallon of diesel fuel in the state fell to $3.27 per gallon, compared to $3.29 in the previous week.

Drivers in the United States have experienced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent years due to supply disruptions, shifting consumer demand, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Global conflicts—most notably Russia’s war on Ukraine—have driven prices higher, further compounded by U.S. and E.U. sanctions on Russian oil and, more recently, new U.S. sanctions on Russian tankers that have strained supplies even further. These factors, along with lingering pandemic effects and seasonal travel surges, have led to local price variations ranging from the low $3s to over $4 per gallon.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Short-Term Energy Outlook, global oil markets are gradually stabilizing as supply chains recover and domestic production increases. Although seasonal demand may still trigger occasional spikes, improved production and inventory levels are expected to moderate these fluctuations. At the same time, trade policies—such as tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil as noted by GasBuddy—are adding extra pressure by increasing costs for refiners, which could impact consumer prices and further challenge household budgets.

Gas data refers to the price of gas when paid for by cash, not credit. Gas stations can charge drivers more for using credit cards due to surcharge fees. This is prohibited in 10 U.S. states.

While data is accurate as of press time, note that gas prices can fluctuate daily or even hourly.