By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Right now, Kansas gas prices are some of the best in the country.
"Several states saw some gas price increases," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "Less than a dozen states, but they were large enough jumps to push the national average up two cents a gallon to $1.78 and as states begin to reopen businesses, we'll see gasoline demand increase and pump prices will likely follow suit."
Kansas prices actually went down two cents in the last week to $1.47 a gallon.
"Kansas is 4th cheapest in America right now," Steward said. "Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri are the top three. If you are driving around this region, we have the benefits of the lowest prices in the country."
Reno County is right around the state average.
"Reno County and Hutchinson are right at around $1.48, depending on the station that you visit," Steward said.
Steward expects a slight uptick in prices in the next few weeks if the state is allowed to gradually reopen.