The statewide cost for a standard gallon of gas has increased once again.
Triple-A reports that the average cost of gas across Pennsylvania rose to $3.01, a one-cent increase since last week’s average which was around $3.00 per gallon. Gas prices at this time last month were $2.97, and prices last year across the state were as low as $2.04 per gallon. This was due to the low demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The national average price for a standard gallon of gas is $2.89, a three-cent increase since April 16.
Indiana County’s average cost for a gallon of gas is now $3.05 which is a one-cent decrease over the past week. While the county’s average has decreased, Indiana and Cambria Counties still have the two highest averages in the region. Westmoreland County’s average rose three cents to $3.01 per gallon, but it still ranks as one of the lowest averages in the area. Armstrong County has the lowest average in the region with $3.00 per gallon.
GasBuddy.com reports that Indiana’s average decreased four cents to $3.05 per gallon, with the exception of the Sheetz on 5th St., which costs $2.99 per gallon. Townsend Gas and Oil in Homer City ranks the lowest in area gas prices with a cost of $2.89 per gallon. The most expensive prices are located near Graceton and Blairsville as they both cost $3.09 on average.
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