By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The impact of Hurricane Laura on gas prices is still being felt.
"We are seeing some slight increases as a result of Hurricane Laura in the Gulf," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "This is typical ahead of any storm, especially in the region where landfall takes place, where people make a rush on gasoline before the storm hits. However, we don't see the jumps being significant, like we can see with some storms in that region."
Gas prices in our part of the country are up a little, too.
"We're seeing Reno County at $1.99 average," Steward said. "In Hutchinson, we're right at about $2. 1.99 is the Kansas average as of today. That's 10th cheapest in the United States."
It's still a lot better than prices typically are this time of year.
"We're 36 cents less than we were one year ago today," Steward said. "Overall, not too much to complain about. We're still right about that $2 a gallon range or a little bit lower than that."
Given the tropical activity, it remains to be seen which direction prices will go depending on the amount of supply chain damage Laura has made.