BusinessOctober 17, 2022
Gas prices showing small drop nationally
Prices at the pump fell for the third consecutive day as the U.S. average for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.89 Saturday. AAA analysts credit the slight decline to a slide in crude oil cost, precipitated by renewed fears of a recession, and by a decline in demand because of the arrival of colder weather...
Prices at the pump fell for the third consecutive day as the U.S. average for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.89 Saturday.
AAA analysts credit the slight decline to a slide in crude oil cost, precipitated by renewed fears of a recession, and by a decline in demand because of the arrival of colder weather.
In Missouri, the statewide average is $3.47, unchanged from a week ago, but 14 cents higher than a month ago.
One year ago, the average Show Me State pump price was $2.97.
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Local gas ranges Saturday
- Cape Girardeau: $3.39 to $3.59
- Jackson: $3.35 to $3.55
- Scott City: $3.49 to $3.59
- Perryville: $3.35 to $3.49
Because of rapid volatility in the market, the Southeast Missourian does not assign prices to specific local service stations.
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