Unfortunately, for motorists, it is a rite of spring – gas prices climbing in advance of the summer driving season.Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 8.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.41 Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices yesterday were 17.3 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 27.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.