Higher temps lead to increased gas prices

Missouri motorists are paying more at the pump as March gives way to April's warmer weather.

Auto club federation AAA surmises higher temperatures are encouraging more U,S. motorists to travel — leading to a sharp increase in gas prices.

In the Show Me State, the average price for a gallon of regular Saturday, April 1, rose to $3.13, up a full 10 cents from a week earlier and 14 cents more than a month ago.

A year ago, Missourians were paying an average of $3.76.

The U.S. average Saturday also saw a commensurate rise to $3.50 per gallon.

County averages Saturday (AAA)

• Cape Girardeau: $3.06.
• Perry: $3,06.
• Scott: $3.14.

City price ranges Saturday (GasBuddy)

• Cape Girardeau: $2.99 to $3.19.
• Jackson: $2.84 to $3.19.
• Perryville: $2.89 (cash only) to $3.19.
• Scott City: $2.99 to $3.09.

By contrast, Missouri diesel prices are trending lower, with a gallon costing $3.80 on Saturday, down 3 cents in a week and down 12 cents in the past month.

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