Gas prices remain flat in Missouri following winter storm
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gas prices in Missouri remained steady in the wake of a winter storm that impacted the state last week.
According to AAA, the average statewide price for gasoline in Missouri is $2.49 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, a decrease of 37 cents from this day last year and no change from the previous week.
In St. Joseph, the average gas price is $2.37 per gallon, lower than the average price of $2.71 motorists saw at this time last year.
Drivers in major metropolitan areas are paying slightly more. In Kansas City, Missouri, the average price is $2.44 per gallon. Motorists in St. Louis are paying the most at $2.63 per gallon.
A combination of tight supply from reduced refinery operations and stronger demand has caused an increase in crude oil prices, resulting in a pause on gasoline price decline.
