Gas prices in Missouri have remained steady following a recent winter storm, with the average statewide price at $2.49 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. In St. Joseph, the average gas price is $2.37 per gallon, lower than last year’s average of $2.71. Major metropolitan areas like Kansas City and St. Louis are seeing slightly higher prices at $2.44 and $2.63 per gallon, respectively. The pause in gasoline price decline is attributed to reduced refinery operations and increased crude oil prices due to strong demand.