AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, DC – With crude oil prices lingering in the low $60s per barrel, drivers are reaping the benefits at the pump.
The national average is down about 3 cents from last week, returning to what it was a month ago: $3.16. While fuel prices are expected to remain on the lower side compared to last summer, weather is the wild card.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins Sunday, and NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season. Storms along the Gulf Coast can affect oil refineries and disrupt fuel deliveries, leading to a temporary increase in gas prices.
Today’s National Average: $3.166
• One Week Ago: $3.195
• One Month Ago: $3.160
• One Year Ago: $3.574
The state average is slightly lower from last week at $2.829 and is up four cents per gallon from a month ago.
• Today’s State Average: $2.895
• One Week Ago: $2.902
• One Month Ago: $2.850
• One Year Ago: $3.108
Here are the average prices around the area.
• Reno County: $2.611
• Rice County: $2.756
• Stafford County: $2.838
• McPherson County: $2.85
• Harvey County: $2.899
• Kingman County: $2.94
• Pratt County: $2.952
• Sedgwick County: $2.957
Averages are for regular grade gasoline.