Gas prices decrease locally once again

Gas prices continue to decline across Missouri and the rest of the country.

The statewide average for regular gasoline prices fell 2 cents to $3.28 a gallon, while the national average stood pat at $3.66 a gallon.

California, while having the country’s highest average for regular gas prices, saw that average decline 5 cents to $5.36 a gallon. Mississippi’s average, the nation’s lowest at $3.11 a gallon, actually saw a 2-cent uptick compared to last week.

Average diesel prices stood at $3.99 per gallon nationally and $3.64 per gallon in the Show-Me State, decreases of 3 and 5 cents, respectively.

County averages Sunday (per AAA)

* Cape Girardeau: $3.23;

* Perry: $3.32;

* Scott: $3.27.

Price ranges Sunday (per GasBuddy)

* Cape Girardeau: $3.09 to $3.19;

* Jackson: $3.07 to $3.09;

* Perryville: $3.24 to $3.39;

* Scott City: $3.29.

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