Gas prices continue daily climb; PA remains below national average

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — Gas prices across Pennsylvania continued their steady rise Sunday, March 22, 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 $3.88 per gallon, up from roughly $3.85 on March 21, marking continued upward pressure statewide.

The increase marks the 24th consecutive day of rising gas prices across the Commonwealth.

The national average has also climbed, reaching approximately $3.94 per gallon, as global energy markets remain volatile.

Drivers in California are still paying the highest prices in the country at around $5.56 per gallon, while Kansas remains among the lowest at about $3.18 per gallon.

Gasoline isn’t the only fuel seeing price surges.

Gasoline (Regular)

Feb. 28: ~$3.15/gallon March 22: $3.93–$3.94/gallonChange: + ~$0.78 per gallon

Diesel Fuel

Late Feb: ~$4.18/gallonMarch 22 (PA avg): $5.59/gallonChange: + ~$1.40 per gallon

Diesel has seen the largest spike, driven heavily by global shipping and supply concerns.

Heating Oil (Residential, PA)

Late Feb (Feb. 23): $3.91/gallonMid-March (latest available – March 16): $4.79/gallonChange: + ~$0.88 per gallon

Heating oil closely tracks crude oil → sharp increase due to global supply disruptions.

Natural Gas (U.S. / regional trend)

(State-specific daily retail data is limited; using market trend direction)Late Feb: Lower baseline before geopolitical spikeMid–late March: Prices rising significantly due to:Increased demandGlobal energy market instabilitySupply concerns tied to the Middle East conflict

Change: Moderate increase (less dramatic than oil fuels, but trending upward)

Consumers may soon feel the impact of rising fuel prices beyond the gas pump, as higher transportation and material costs begin to ripple through the economy.

Experts say everyday retail items—including clothing, electronics, and household goods—could become more expensive as supply chain disruptions increase the cost of materials like plastics and chemicals.

Travel costs are also expected to rise. With jet fuel prices climbing, airlines are likely to pass those increases on to passengers, meaning airfare could go up in the coming weeks.

At home, utility bills may also be affected. Natural gas prices are trending higher globally, and that could lead to increased electricity costs, particularly in areas that rely heavily on gas for power.

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 $3.85March 22 — about $3.88Gas Prices in Nearby States

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

New Jersey: about $3.81 per gallonNew York: about $3.84 per gallonOhio: about $3.71 per gallonDelaware: about $3.66 per gallonNortheast Pennsylvania Prices

Northeast Pennsylvania remains among the most expensive regions in the state, with many stations now charging between $3.88 and $4.10 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:

$3.10/gallon — Valero, Dixonville (Indiana County)$3.12/gallon — Sunoco, Aliquippa (Beaver County)$3.13/gallon — 7-Eleven, Pittsburgh area$3.15/gallon — Citgo, Smock (Fayette County)Cheapest Gas in Northeast and Central PA

Scranton / Lackawanna County:

Conoco — Clarks Summit — about $3.63/gallonDileo’s — Wyoming — about $3.64/gallonFuel Up — Wyoming — about $3.64/gallonKwik Fill — Nicholson — about $3.64/gallon

Wilkes-Barre / Luzerne County:

Best — Wilkes-Barre — about $3.65/gallonUS Gas — Kingston — about $3.68/gallon

Hazleton area:

Fuel On — Hazleton — about $3.70/gallon7-Eleven — Hazleton — about $3.70/gallon

Schuylkill County:

Turkey Hill — Shenandoah — about $3.40/gallonPilot/Conoco — Pine Grove — about $3.43/gallonPereira’s — Tamaqua — about $3.47/gallon

Monroe County:

BrightStar Fuel — Brodheadsville — about $3.75/gallonGulf — Brodheadsville — about $3.75/gallonWawa — East Stroudsburg — about $3.78/gallon

Lycoming County:

Sam’s Club — Muncy — about $3.05/gallon