By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Gas prices continue an upward trend both across the country and in Kansas.
"They're climbing in part due to expensive crude oil," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "Also, the market has growing optimism that demand will increase amid COVID-19 vaccination rollout."
Crude oil accounts for over 50% of the retail price of a gallon of gas.
"Today's average in Kansas is $2.30 a gallon," Steward said. "That's up eight cents from a week ago."
That's a 20 cent increase in the past month.
"Reno County is at $2.28 a gallon, a little less than the statewide average," Steward said. "Nationally, we're at $2.50 a gallon."
Kansas is still in the top ten for least expensive gas in the country.
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