HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas motorists continue to experience higher prices at the gas pump. This week’s average of $2.46 per gallon statewide is up two cents from one week ago.

Over the past month, Kansas has experienced the fifth-largest price increase in the nation — 17 cents. Despite that, Kansas currently has the 15th-lowest gasoline prices in the nation, 15 cents lower than the $2.61 national average.

Locally, most stations in the Hutchinson area are at $2.45 per gallon for regular unleaded, while others were at $2.43. That according to www.gasbuddy.com.

According to AAA Kansas, the highest price in the state is at Kensington in Smith County at $2.91 per gallon, while Waverly in Coffey County had the lowest at $2.21.