Gasoline prices in Missouri rose 7.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.13 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri.
This compares with the national average that has increased 6.1 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.
Areas near Missouri and their current gas price climate:
- Kansas City: $2.10 per gallon, up 0.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.10 per gallon.
- St. Louis: $2.20 per gallon, up 9.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.10 per gallon.
"Gasoline prices saw their biggest weekly jump of 2019 with the national average now at its highest point since mid-December as oil prices continue to advance, while such jumps are in line with expectations, that doesn't make them any easier to digest," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.
"Unfortunately, we're likely in store for a continued March higher into March and even April as seasonal trends kick into high gear, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel," he said. "Average gas prices should remain lower than their year ago levels for now and the annual spring surge we see at gas pumps will likely not be as bad as we've seen in years past."