VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Gas prices are 17 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.631 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
Nationwide Trends:
Gas prices increased by nine cents this past week, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rising to $3.25. Several factors are driving the increase, including refinery maintenance and the switch to summer-blend gasoline. The last time the national average reached $3.25 was in September, consistent with seasonal trends; however, current prices remain below those of this time last year. Today’s national average is 15 cents higher than it was a month ago but 34 cents lower than it was a year ago…