Jennifer Haugh
Manager, Public and Government Affairs, KS
O: (785) 438-6554 ext. (5306554)
C: (785) 438-0600
jhaugh@AAA-AlliedGroup.com
Shawn Steward
Manager, Public and Government Affairs, KS
O: (316) 681-8333
C: (785) 409-0678
ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.com
TOPEKA, Kan. – Aug. 30, 2017 – As Hurricane Harvey impacts oil production on the Texas Gulf Coast and many Kansas prepare to hit the roads for the traditionally busy Labor Day travel weekend, motorists are feeling the pain when filling up their gas tanks. According to AAA Kansas, gas prices have been on the rise for the past week to 10 days. The average Kansas per gallon price is $2.28 today, up five cents from Tuesday (Aug. 29) and up 10 cents from its Aug. 21 statewide average of $2.18. “While retail prices are moving moderately, motorists can expect to see additional increases at the pump,” said Jennifer Haugh, spokesperson for AAA Kansas. “The near-term combinations of Labor Day, increased demand and the tightened supply levels in the Gulf means motorists are likely to see gas prices increase up to another 15 cents in the coming week.” Big jumps at the pump have already been seen in Kansas communities. In the Wichita area, major gas station retailers boosted per-gallon prices from $2.29 to $2.49 in many locations today. Average gas prices in Topeka are at $2.28 today, up eight cents in the past week, according to AAA Kansas. Other key points:
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Shawn Steward
Manager, Public and Government Affairs, KS
O: (316) 681-8333
C: (785) 409-0678
ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.com