SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Could gas prices reach $3 per gallon in the near future? Experts from GasBuddy say it’s possible by Memorial Day Weekend.
GasBuddy says, though a spike in prices is not guaranteed, the national average could rise closer to $3 per gallon closer by Memorial Day weekend as refineries eventually switch over to EPA-mandated cleaner summer fuels.
As of last Sunday, the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped to $2.64, increasing 14 cents a gallon from the past two weeks, according to the Associated Press.
In recent weeks, rising gas prices have also been attributed to a natural gas shortage caused by winter storms in the Midwest, in addition to an expected travel boom during the country’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Missouri falls below average, according to AAA, charging $2.45 per gallon.
Here’s a breakdown of metropolitan area averages as of Sunday, Feb. 28:
Kansas City, Mo.: $2.40
St. Louis: $2.42
Cape Girardeau: $2.43
Joplin: $2.45
St. Joseph: $2.45
Springfield: $2.48
Columbia: $2.49
Jefferson City: $2.49
AAA reports that the national average as of Sunday is $2.71 per gallon.
To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com
Copyright 2021 KY3. All rights reserved.
"gas" - Google News
March 01, 2021 at 01:44AM
https://ift.tt/2O6NnGi
Experts say gas prices could top $3 per gallon nationally by Memorial Day - KYTV
"gas" - Google News
https://ift.tt/2LxAFvS
https://ift.tt/3fcD5NP
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "Experts say gas prices could top $3 per gallon nationally by Memorial Day - KYTV"
Post a Comment