\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGas prices in Pennsylvania have surged, with the statewide average now at $4.65 per gallon, up from $4.16 last week, and Pittsburgh\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019re 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\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Gas prices in Pennsylvania have surged, with the statewide average now at $4.65 per gallon, up from $4.16 last week, and Pittsburgh\u2019s average price reaching $4.68. <\/p>\n
AAA says crude oil trading above $100 per barrel is driving the increase. <\/p>\n
“We could potentially see prices going up, depending on what happens with crude oil,” AAA said. <\/p>\n
Compared to a year ago, when the statewide average was $3.58, prices have risen significantly. <\/p>\n
Jim Garrity, a spokesperson for AAA, said, “It\u2019s road trip season coming up, and all indications are from the travel perspective at AAA that people are still prioritizing their leisure travel.” <\/p>\n
Garrity also noted that in 2022, when gas prices hit record highs, travel was at one of its highest levels. <\/p>\n
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: <\/p>\n
$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<\/p>\n
It\u2019s unclear whether prices will reach those record highs again. With that being the case, Garrity offered advice for drivers as prices continue to waver. <\/p>\n
“The best piece of advice right now is to fill up at a quarter tank,” he said. “Waiting until you\u2019re almost on empty can actually do more harm and cost you more in the long run.”<\/p>\n