Gas prices in Pennsylvania have surged, with the statewide average now at $4.65 per gallon, up from $4.16 last week, and Pittsburgh’s average price reaching $4.68. AAA says crude oil trading above $100 per barrel is driving the increase. “We could potentially see prices going up, depending on what happens with crude oil,” AAA said. Compared to a year ago, when the statewide average was $3.58, prices have risen significantly. Jim Garrity, a spokesperson for AAA, said, “It’s road trip season coming up, and all indications are from the travel perspective at AAA that people are still prioritizing their leisure travel.” Garrity also noted that in 2022, when gas prices hit record highs, travel was at one of its highest levels. AAA provided a current list of the average gas prices on Monday for unleaded self-serve gasoline in parts of Western Pennsylvania. The list is as follows: $4.48 – Altoona$4.68 – Beaver$4.43 – Bradford$4.67 – Brookville$4.69 – Butler$4.67 – Clarion$4.65 – DuBois$4.62 – Erie$4.69 – Greensburg$4.66 – Indiana$4.70 – Jeannette$4.66 – Kittanning$4.69 – Latrobe$4.68 – Meadville$4.67 – Mercer$4.67 – New Castle$4.66 – New Kensington$4.68 – Oil City$4.68 – Pittsburgh$4.58 – Sharon$4.67 – Uniontown$4.69 – Warren$4.68 – WashingtonIt’s unclear whether prices will reach those record highs again. With that being the case, Garrity offered advice for drivers as prices continue to waver. “The best piece of advice right now is to fill up at a quarter tank,” he said. “Waiting until you’re almost on empty can actually do more harm and cost you more in the long run.”Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

Gas prices in Pennsylvania have surged, with the statewide average now at $4.65 per gallon, up from $4.16 last week, and Pittsburgh’s average price reaching $4.68.

AAA says crude oil trading above $100 per barrel is driving the increase.

“We could potentially see prices going up, depending on what happens with crude oil,” AAA said.

Compared to a year ago, when the statewide average was $3.58, prices have risen significantly.

Jim Garrity, a spokesperson for AAA, said, “It’s road trip season coming up, and all indications are from the travel perspective at AAA that people are still prioritizing their leisure travel.”

Garrity also noted that in 2022, when gas prices hit record highs, travel was at one of its highest levels.

AAA provided a current list of the average gas prices on Monday for unleaded self-serve gasoline in parts of Western Pennsylvania. The list is as follows:

$4.48 – Altoona$4.68 – Beaver$4.43 – Bradford$4.67 – Brookville$4.69 – Butler$4.67 – Clarion$4.65 – DuBois$4.62 – Erie$4.69 – Greensburg$4.66 – Indiana$4.70 – Jeannette$4.66 – Kittanning$4.69 – Latrobe$4.68 – Meadville$4.67 – Mercer$4.67 – New Castle$4.66 – New Kensington$4.68 – Oil City$4.68 – Pittsburgh$4.58 – Sharon$4.67 – Uniontown$4.69 – Warren$4.68 – Washington

It’s unclear whether prices will reach those record highs again. With that being the case, Garrity offered advice for drivers as prices continue to waver.

“The best piece of advice right now is to fill up at a quarter tank,” he said. “Waiting until you’re almost on empty can actually do more harm and cost you more in the long run.”

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