fuel

According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gasoline in Missouri fell 10 cents per gallon during the past week to $3.76 a gallon. Prices are now 44 cents lower than a month ago, though they remain 92 cents higher than they were a year ago.

Many operations entered the spring with fuel purchased over the winter for less than $3 per gallon. However, the first refill of the season could cost more than $1.50 higher per gallon.