(WJET/WFXP)– The average price of a gallon of gas across western Pennsylvania has gone up again, according to AAA, reporting the average price has gone up $.50 in just a week as crude oil prices continue to rise as well.
The average price for a gallon of gas in western Pennsylvania has risen to roughly $3.73 per gallon, rising slightly more than the national average of $.47 per gallon in the last week alone, the highest since summer 2024, and $.29 higher than a year ago.
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With the war in Iran not showing signs of slowing down, AAA said the price of a barrel of crude oil is trading at over $100 a barrel. That price greatly determines the price of a gallon of gas, accounting for roughly 50-60% of the cost.
AAA also reported that the demand for oil has gone down, going from 8.73 million barrels per day to 8.29 million barrels per day. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 254.8 million barrels to 253.1 million.
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Combine those factors with the typical spike during the springtime, AAA said gas prices are on pace to match prices from spring 2024, where the national average of gas was about $3.41 per gallon.
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same at 39 cents.
The average price per gallon is as follows:
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