While gas prices have fallen the average remains higher in St. Joseph than other metros in the state.

According to AAA the average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in St. Joseph was $2.10 as of 3:45 a.m. Wednesday.  That’s .10 more than it would take you to fuel up in Kansas City, Mo. that posted an average of $2.06.  The lowest average was $1.98 in Springfield.

St. Joseph came in lower than the national average of $2.28 and tied the state average.

However, gas prices haven’t changed much in a week in most locations.  AAA reports prices have stalled due to refinery maintenance.  Both the National Average and Missouri’s Average remain unchanged from last week.  St. Joseph’s $2.10 is actually a drop of .6 in a week.

The agency reports the stall comes after a 37 consecutive day decline driven by relatively low crude oil prices, declining demand for gas following the end of the summer driving season and a switch to cheaper-to-produce winter-blend gasoline on Sept. 16 in many parts of the country.

The St. Joseph Post found gas going for slightly below the average at several locations in St. Joseph for $1.07.  CLICK HERE to view some of the latest prices found around town.