Pennsylvania gas prices keep climbing as drivers feel the squeeze

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — Gas prices across Pennsylvania continued their steady rise Saturday, March 21, extending a streak of more than three weeks of increases as global oil concerns push costs higher.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Pennsylvania is now about $3.85 per gallon, up from roughly $3.82 on March 20, marking continued upward pressure statewide.

The increase marks the 23rd consecutive day of rising gas prices across the Commonwealth.

The national average has also climbed, reaching approximately $3.92 per gallon, as global energy markets remain volatile.

Californians are paying the most per gallon at $5.53, while Kansas residents currently enjoy the cheapest gas prices in the country at $3.15. Current gas prices are the highest seen since October 2023, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to impact oil prices.

Oil Prices: Brent crude has traded above a barrel recently, with potential for further increases if supply disruptions worsen

Pennsylvania Gas Price Trend

Prices have steadily climbed since late February:

Feb. 27 — about $3.10 per gallonFeb. 28 — above $3.15March 1 — surpassed $3.20March 2 — near $3.24March 3 — about $3.28March 4 — above $3.30March 5 — around $3.35March 6 — high $3.30s, some above $3.40March 7 — about $3.45March 8 — about $3.50March 9 — near $3.55March 10 — around $3.60March 11 — about $3.65March 12 — about $3.66March 13 — around $3.67March 14 — about $3.69March 15 — about $3.70March 16 — about $3.72March 17 — about $3.74March 18 — about $3.80March 19 — about $3.82March 20 — about $3.82March 21 — about $3.85Gas Prices in Nearby States

Drivers in Pennsylvania continue to pay slightly more than those in surrounding states:

New Jersey: about $3.78 per gallonNew York: about $3.81 per gallonOhio: about $3.68 per gallonDelaware: about $3.63 per gallonNortheast Pennsylvania Prices

Northeast Pennsylvania remains among the most expensive regions in the state, with many stations now charging between $3.85 and $4.05 per gallon, especially along major roadways and in metro areas.

Lowest Gas Prices in Pennsylvania

Prices still vary widely by region, with the lowest prices remaining in western Pennsylvania:

$3.05/gallon — Valero, Dixonville (Indiana County)$3.07/gallon — Sunoco, Aliquippa (Beaver County)$3.08/gallon — 7-Eleven, Pittsburgh area$3.10/gallon — Citgo, Smock (Fayette County)Cheapest Gas in Northeast and Central PA

Scranton / Lackawanna County:

Conoco — Clarks Summit — about $3.60/gallonDileo’s — Wyoming — about $3.61/gallonFuel Up — Wyoming — about $3.61/gallonKwik Fill — Nicholson — about $3.61/gallon

Wilkes-Barre / Luzerne County:

Best — Wilkes-Barre — about $3.62/gallonUS Gas — Kingston — about $3.65/gallon

Hazleton area:

Fuel On — Hazleton — about $3.68/gallon7-Eleven — Hazleton — about $3.68/gallon

Other Counties

Schuylkill County:

Turkey Hill — Shenandoah — about $3.38/gallonPilot/Conoco — Pine Grove — about $3.41/gallonPereira’s — Tamaqua — about $3.45/gallon

Monroe County:

BrightStar Fuel — Brodheadsville — about $3.72/gallonGulf — Brodheadsville — about $3.72/gallonWawa — East Stroudsburg — about $3.75/gallon

Lycoming County:

Sam’s Club — Muncy — about $3.00/gallonExxon — Williamsport — about $3.02/gallon