“Not particularly. I'm still in sticker shock, I think. It's just another reminder that we need to do something about our fuel crisis and look for more alternative sources. It's certainly sad to think of $3.76 as cheap.”

— John Morton, superintendent of schools, North Newton

“No, not really. That doesn't make me feel much better about it. I guess it's better than $6, but I still don't want to pay it.”

— Holly Knearem, Kansas University freshman, Lawrence

“I would be if it stayed under that, but I don't think it will. I think it will probably hit at least $4.35 before the summer is out.”

— Danielle Klein, KU junior, Newton

“I was disgruntled the second it hit $3.50, so it would have to go down significantly before it was a relief to me.”

— Lucas Parker, dishwasher, Lawrence