PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s average gas prices have remained more or less stagnant over the past week, hovering about 20 cents higher than they were a year ago. The higher gas prices in the latter half of the summer have been driven by a decision to cut oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries through the end of 2023. Lower refinery utilization rates have also led to slightly higher prices in the Midwest and other regions. The higher costs for gasoline were a significant factor behind the stubbornly high inflation rate in August.
States that have seen the largest increase in gas prices over the past week include Nevada, California, and Arizona, according to AAA.
Pennsylvania by the Numbers
As of September 22, Stacker compiled these statistics on gas prices in Pennsylvania:
- Current gas price: $3.92
- Week change: +$0.03 (+0.7%)
- Year change: +$0.09 (+2.5%)
- Historical high gas price: $5.07 (6/12/22)
Diesel prices have also seen changes:
- Current diesel price: $4.79
- Week change: +$0.06 (+1.2%)
- Year change: -$0.26 (-5.2%)
- Historical high diesel price: $6.33 (5/18/22)
Metros with Most Expensive Gas in Pennsylvania
The cities with the highest gas prices include Erie and Mercer County tied at $3.96, followed by Altoona and Gettysburg at $3.95. York, Philadelphia (PA only), and Johnstown all sit at $3.94, while Lancaster, Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, and Chambersburg-Waynesboro come in at $3.92.
States with the Most Expensive Gas
Nationally, the states with the highest gas prices are California at $5.78, Nevada at $5.05, and Washington at $5.04.
States with the Least Expensive Gas
On the other end of the spectrum, the states with the lowest gas prices include Mississippi at $3.29, Georgia at $3.33, and Louisiana at $3.38.
As we move into the fall, it remains to be seen how these prices will fluctuate and what impact they will have on Pennsylvania’s economy and its residents.
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