By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas notes that gas prices are relatively stable right now, though they are obviously higher this year than last.
"Right now, the Kansas average is about $2.72 a gallon," Steward said. "Reno County is experiencing about the same price."
There are seasonal pressures likely to increase prices soon.
"Demand has rebounded," Steward said. "We expect that to stay very strong throughout the summer with more people taking summer vacations this year."
Steward wouldn't rule out the potential for $3 gas before the summer is out.
"Crude oil prices, at least recently, have stabilized," Steward said. "Supply is strong. Those two things sort of balance out the demand. We do have to take into account that the summer blend fuel will be coming in to the system by June 1st. That usually helps tick up the price a slight amount."
Kansas is the 14th cheapest state for gasoline right now, which is about as low on the list as it ever gets.