ST. LOUIS, MO. -- Missouri gas prices have dropped to the lowest state average since May 2021, according to AAA Gas Prices.Ìý
The average price for unleaded gas in Missouri is currently $2.67 a gallon. This average comes out to nine cents cheaper than last week, and 11 cents cheaper than this time last year.
"It’s been more than two-and-a-half years since the statewide average was $2.67 per gallon for regular unleaded,� said Nick Chabarria, a spokesperson for AAA. "While prices will likely keep falling, fluctuations remain possible due to the busy year-end holiday travel period around the corner.�
Cape Girardeau appears to have the highest city average in the state at $2.82. Joplin reports the lowest at $2.50 a gallon.Ìý
A look at gas averages in Missouri as of 12/14/2023.
The averages given are well below the national average of $3.10 a gallon. Missouri is reported as the fourth lowest average in the US.Ìý
This new Missouri average is not only the lowest since May 4, 2021, but also the first time this year the price dropped below $2.68 since 2021.Ìý
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