Gas prices are on the rise this week

The average price per gallon is up four cents this week to $2.62 according to Triple A's East Central Gas Report.

Paducah's average price is six cents higher than the region average at $2.68 per gallon.

Triple A says even though the price of crude oil remains below $70 a barrel, prices at the pump are going up as more refineries make the seasonal switch to summer-blend gasoline. 

Summer-blend gas is less likely to evaporate in warmer temperatures and is more expensive to produce.