[Jarons]

I just got back from North Myrtle Beach where I paid 2.76 9/10 per gallon for gasoline as I left town. When I arrived there prior to Christmas, I paid 2.75 9/10. When I got back to Ashland about eight hours later I noticed the price was 3.25 9/10 per gallon.

Since .49-.50 per gallon seemed a bit out of line, I decided to check the state gasoline tax for SC and for KY. I thought that possibly KY was much higher per gallon. To my surprise, I found that SC charges .16 per gallon while KY charges .15 per gallon.

Can anyone explain the difference in an honest, meaningful manner?

I have always wondered what the difference. I grew up in Worthington and come back to visit my parents and gas at Super Quick in Raceland and Jeridans (that's what it will always be to me) in Worthington is usually anywhere between .15 and .25 cents higher than Shelbyville. The only thing I can think of is taxes in Greenup and Boyd may be higher. I never could get an answer from anyone when I come and visit. Right now, gas prices in Shelby Co. range from 2.95-3.05.