On April 3, the national average was $4.091 and the average in Pennsylvania was $4.117.<\/p>\n
More: Central Atlantic region gas prices rose this week. Here’s why<\/a><\/p>\n This is the first time in four years that the national average has exceeded $4 per gallon.<\/p>\n These prices are still below the highest recorded average from June of 2022 when regular gas reached $5.056.<\/p>\n On April 3, gas prices in Erie averaged over $4 per gallon. Most prices jumped over 16 cents from April 2. This is a look at the prices at Country Fair at 5211 E. Lake Road.<\/p>\n Diesel prices climb above $6 per gallon<\/p>\n While the price on regular gasoline continue to surge, the price on diesel is even higher.<\/p>\n AAA shows that in Erie the average for diesel was $6.079 on April 3, jumping nearly 5 cents from a price of $5.966 per gallon on April 2. The highest diesel prices ever recorded in Erie were $6.138 on May 19, 2022, according to AAA.<\/p>\n Diesel prices in Pennsylvania jumped $0.071 per gallon overnight from April 2 to April 3. The average diesel price in Pennsylvania on April 3 is $6.011 per gallon.<\/p>\n The diesel prices are not that far behind the highest price recorded back in 2022 when diesel was at $6.328 per gallon.<\/p>\n On April 3, diesel prices in Erie exceeded $6 per gallon. This is the price of diesel at the Country Fair at 5211 E. Lake Road.<\/p>\n Why are gas prices surging?<\/p>\n AAA states that crude oil prices have been surging while surpassing $100 per barrel as the conflict in the Middle East goes on and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most commercial traffic.<\/p>\n How do regular gas prices in Erie compare to Pennsylvania?<\/p>\n Within the state of Pennsylvania, Erie has the 11th cheapest average price of gasoline.<\/p>\n The cheapest averages for regular gas in the state are:<\/p>\n Bloomsburg-Berwick: $4.023<\/p>\n Chambersburg-Waynesboro: $4.070<\/p>\n Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton: $4.090<\/p>\n The top five most expensive average gas prices in Pennsylvania are:<\/p>\n Where in Erie can I find gas under $4?<\/p>\n On April 3, Gasbuddy<\/a> listed the following stations as places to find regular gas under $4 a gallon. These prices are subject to change though.<\/p>\n More: From gas to pet food, Pennsylvania lawmakers eye sales tax holidays<\/a><\/p>\n Gulf at 8228 Peach St.: $3.89 per gallon<\/p>\n Shell at 1502 Greengarden Road: $3.89 per gallon<\/p>\n Citgo at 12271 E. Main St. in North East: $3.95 per gallon<\/p>\n Delta Sonic at 6900 Peach St.: $3.98 per gallon<\/p>\n BP at 4050 Depot Road in Harborcreek: $3.99 per gallon<\/p>\n On April 3, the average price for gasoline reached over $4 per gallon. However, select stations in Erie still listed gas under $4 per gallon, including the Speed Check at 11150 E. Lake Road.<\/p>\n Speed Check at 1505 Buffalo Road: $3.99 per gallon<\/p>\n Speed Check at 1001 East Avenue: $3.99 per gallon<\/p>\n Sam\u2019s Club at 7200 Peach St.: $3.99 per gallon for members<\/p>\n Speed Check at 607 W. 18th St.: $3.99 per gallon<\/p>\n Speed Check at 2267 Buffalo Road: $3.99 per gallon<\/p>\n Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@usatodayco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"On](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f7cace98240a18a20d66d5992b1c9a5b.jpeg\"\/)
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