MANKATO -- Gas prices are on the rise, but are considerably lower than they were a year ago.

Per gallon prices in Mankato are $3.58 per gallon. According to the website minnesotagasprices.com., the national average is $3.49.

You'll find $3.32 a gallon at BP in LeSueur and Minnesota's highest price is $3.98 in
North St.Paul.