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Average gas prices in Wyoming continue to fall, while national gas prices have seen an increase in the past week.

According to data from GasBuddy, gas prices in Wyoming have begun to fall somewhat from their summer highs.

Gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week.

27 states boast a low price of $2 per gallon or less.

Jobs were up by 15 percent in Natrona County this summer compared to last year.

The $1.99 club has seen its membership swell in the last week with the number of states with stations priced at that level or lower spiking to 18.

Much of the country continues to enjoy broad decreases in gas prices as oil prices drop to $69 per barrel.

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