PITTSBURGH — The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is a penny cheaper this week at $2.450 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas includes $2.488 in Bradford, $2.397 in DuBois and $2.499 in Warren.
In the last four weeks, motorists across the country have seen the national average decrease, but only by three cents. Moreover, today’s average ($2.17) is 45 cents lower than a year ago. Despite gasoline demand increasing from Mid-March, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) measures it at a year-over-year decrease. Simultaneously, gasoline stocks are measuring at 247 million barrels — a 12-million-barrel surplus compared to last year.
On the week, most states saw minimal movement at the pump with either a one cent or no change in their averages, which has become common around the country. Barring any major hurricanes or other outlying events, motorists may see this stability continue for the rest of the summer.
