PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) – Gas prices in Pittsburgh continue to climb, according to GasBuddy.
The average gas price in the Pittsburgh area is $3.02/g, with the cheapest noted gas price at $2.77/g and the most expensive in the area is $3.11/g.
These prices mark a 86.8 cents per gallon increase from one year ago.
"Last week saw limited upward movement in gas prices, tying the previous high water mark we last saw in March, signaling that perhaps we may see additional upside as most states in the nation have finished the transition to EPA-mandated summer gasoline," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "While gasoline demand did dip last week for the third straight week according to GasBuddy data, it was yet another small decline, and as temperatures continue to warm ahead of summer, it wouldn't surprise me that demand will rebound in the weeks ahead and we could continue to see gas prices push higher. For now, however, it doesn't appear that any rise in price would be significant, so motorists shouldn't be too concerned at this point, but may see see average prices inch higher."
National gas prices have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, marking a 2.0 cent per gallon increase from a month ago, and $1.13/g higher from this time last year.
