KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With one of the busiest travel weekends of the year expected, travelers at Kansas City International Airport and drivers stopping at at local pumps are seeing some welcome relief.
GasBuddy reports the national average price for regular gasoline is about $3.15 per gallon, while the average in the Kansas City area is roughly $2.87 — the lowest national averages since 2020.
“We're getting a bargain here,” said Leroy Graves, who had just returned from Florida. “I paid attention. I said, wow, gas is cheaper in KC.”
Not all travelers are noticing big changes. Lauren Cano, who had recently filled up her car's gas tank, said the price drop had been modest. But she said every little bit helps.
“I think it helps with the budget," said Cano. "Every little penny you save can do a lot."
Opinions were mixed among those traveling by airplane.
AAA also reports that airline fares are down about 6% from last year.
Mary Benjamin said she felt fares were higher.
"Flights were just a little bit more expensive than last year," said Benjamin. "But I'm assuming with everything else going up, I didn't expect the flights to be cheap at all."
Transportation analysts say several factors have contributed to the drops, including lower crude oil prices.
In addition to flights and gas, AAA reports car rentals and hotel rates are also down.
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