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In the thick of summer, gas prices are laying low with the national average for a gallon of regular going down one cent from a week ago to $3.16. Pump prices have dipped to match the summer of 2021, the last time seasonal gas prices were this low.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure system off the Gulf Coast has the potential – albeit low – to strengthen, and it’s something to watch as it moves westward.
This time of year, tropical activity can have an effect on gas prices if there’s damage to refineries or if local flooding affects gasoline distribution or demand.
Today’s National Average: $3.160
• One Week Ago: $3.172
• One Month Ago: $3.167
• One Year Ago: $3.512
The state average is slightly lower from last week at $2.869 and is down just under two cents from a month ago.
• Today’s State Average: $2.869
• One Week Ago: $2.884
• One Month Ago: $2.887
• One Year Ago: $3.169
Here are the average prices around the area.
• Reno County: $2.575
• McPherson County: $2.701
• Stafford County: $2.798
• Rice County: $2.862
• Harvey County: $2.857
• Sedgwick County: $2.930
• Pratt County: $2.944
• Kingman County: $2.958
Averages are for regular grade gasoline.