By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual seasonal drop in gasoline demand means lower prices at the pump.
"Gas demand across the country backtracked last week contributing to pump price decreases in 44 states, including Kansas," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas.
Kansas average this week is at $1.93 a gallon.
"That's 10th cheapest in the country," Steward said. "We're down a couple of cents from a week ago and four cents from a month ago."
Hutchinson and Reno County are about average.
"Hutchinson is looking at about $1.93 average," Steward said. "Reno County overall is at $1.92."
The reduction in demand and the switch over to winter blend gasoline should keep prices below $2 a gallon for the near future.