BusinessNovember 7, 2022
Small increase in local gas prices
Gas prices moved upward in Cape Girardeau, Perry and Scott counties late last week as ongoing recession fears impact the cost of oil -- making it more expensive to fill the tank, analysts said. The average price of gas Saturday, Nov. 5, in Perry County was $3.53; Cape Girardeau County, $3.54; and Scott County, $3.55, according to AAA...
Gas prices moved upward in Cape Girardeau, Perry and Scott counties late last week as ongoing recession fears impact the cost of oil -- making it more expensive to fill the tank, analysts said.
The average price of gas Saturday, Nov. 5, in Perry County was $3.53; Cape Girardeau County, $3.54; and Scott County, $3.55, according to AAA.
Gas price ranges by city (per GasBuddy)
- Cape Girardeau: $3.39 to $3.59
- Jackson: $3.39 to $3.59
- Scott City: $3.43 to $3.59
- Perryville: $3.44 to $3.59
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AAA said the U.S. average was $3.79 on Saturday, up from $3.76 one week ago.
In Missouri, the average statewide pump price was recorded at $3.37.
Gas was less expensive in neighboring Arkansas and Tennessee on Saturday, with the average price noted at $3.24 and $3.28, respectively.
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