Kentucky is one of the most affected states by a recent surge in gas prices.
A report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows Kentuckians are spending an average of 47-dollars more per month on gas.
That cost is the fourth largest cost in the country, only behind Alabama, Mississippi and Wyoming.
The report states that Kentuckians are being hit harder by gas prices due to the high volume of residents who drive to and from work.
Currently, Triple-A says the average cost per gallon in the state is at three-dollars and 96-cents.