Gas prices continue to surge the week of March 9, driven by rising oil prices following the United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran.
In Erie, GasBuddy shows the average gasoline prices have risen 44.7 cents per gallon in the week of March 1-7.
The prices on March 9 average $3.74 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 100 stations in Erie and AAA East Central data. The average price on March 6 was $3.65 per gallon.
Gas prices across Erie County have surged 44.7 center per gallon in the week of March 1-7 averaging $3.75 according to GasBuddy. Prices at the Country Fair at 5211 E. Lake Road are at $3.79 per gallon on March 9.
“In just a week, consumers have seen gasoline prices surge at one of the fastest rates in years after oil prices spiked following U.S. strikes on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in a news release. “With additional attacks across the Middle East over the weekend pushing oil above $100 per barrel for the first time in years, fuel markets are now rapidly recalibrating to the risk of prolonged disruption to global supply flows.”
Gas prices on March 9 are 38.8 cents per gallon higher than prices in February and 33 cents per gallon higher than in March of 2025.
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Where do gas prices stand in early March?
The lowest gas price in Erie on March 8 was $3.35 per gallon while the most expensive was $3.79 per gallon, a 44-cents-per-gallon difference, according to GasBuddy.
Throughout Pennsylvania, the lowest price on March 8 was $2.79 per gallon at a Speedway in Havertown, PA while the highest price in the state was $5.55 per gallon, marking a $2.76 per gallon difference.
Nationwide, the average price of gasoline has risen 51.1 cents per gallon in the last week. National prices are averaging $3.45 per gallon.
The national average is up 54.1 cents per gallon from February and 41.6 cents per gallon higher than 2025, according to GasBuddy.
On March 9, 2026, the price for unleaded gasoline at the Country Fair at 5211 E. Lake Road in Harborcreek was $3.79 per gallon.
Where could the gas prices go from here?
De Haan said that many states could see prices soar up another 20 to 50 cents per gallon in the week of March 9. Diesel prices could rise by 35 to 75 cents per gallon.
“While the situation remains highly fluid, consumers are already beginning to feel the impact as energy markets adjust to this sudden escalation,” De Haan said.
On March 6, De Haan stated that gas prices could take months to decrease depending on the cost of oil, which is currently being impacted by the war in Iran.
Where is the cheapest gas in Erie County?
According to GasBuddy on March 9, these are the top 10 stations where you can find the cheapest gas in Erie County:
Citgo at 12271 E. Main St. in North East: $3.35 per gallon
Sam’s Club at 7200 Peach St.: $3.47 per gallon for members only
BP at 4050 Depot Road: $3.49 per gallon
Pilot at 8035 Perry Highway: $3.49 per gallon
Holiday at 605 Parade St.: $3.59 per gallon
Speed Check at 2267 Buffalo Road: $3.59 per gallon
Shell at 8030 Perry Highway: $3.59 per gallon
Shell at 2176 W. 32nd St.: $3.59 per gallon
Speed Check at 563 W. 26th St.: $3.59 per gallon
Sunoco at 9633 Wattsburg Road: $3.77 per gallon
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How much does gas cost in neighboring areas?
In Buffalo, New York gas prices are up to $3.37 per gallon from $3.03 per gallon on March 1, according to GasBuddy. In Ohio, Cleveland is up to $3.42 per gallon from $2.87 per gallon on March 1 and Akron is up to $3.44 per gallon from $2.80 per gallon on March 1.
Nicholas Sorensen can be reached at Nsorensen@usatodayco.com.
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