How gas prices have changed in Newton County, Missouri in the last week
How gas prices have changed in Newton County, Missouri in the last week
A combination of increased demand at the pump and the annual switchover to more expensive, but lower-emission summer fuel blends are driving the national cost for a gallon of gasoline higher this week.
The national average has risen several cents from a week ago and remains below the levels it was this , according to GasBuddy. Metros on the West Coast, as well as Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, are seeing the highest gas prices in the nation to begin this week.
A rise in the utilization of refineries producing gasoline this spring after a may be helping keep prices lower for travelers. When refinery utilization drops, it can raise the cost of gas; cold weather and storms took some plants offline this winter season.
compiled statistics on gas prices in Newton County using data from . Gas prices are current as of March 11.
Newton County, Missouri gas price trends
- Gas current price: $3.07
--- Missouri average: $3.20
- Week change: +$0.23
- Month change: +$0.38
Counties with the most expensive gas in Missouri
#1. Atchison County: $3.35
#2. Osage County: $3.30
#3. Carroll County: $3.30
#4. Worth County: $3.30
#5. Sullivan County: $3.30
Counties with the least expensive gas in Missouri
#1. Vernon County: $2.99
#2. Washington County: $2.99
#3. Madison County: $3.00
#4. Barry County: $3.03
#5. Jasper County: $3.03
This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 3,038 counties.
