Gas prices across the state and region have seen a downward trend over the last week.
As of this morning, the statewide average cost for a gallon of gas is $4.33, according to Triple-A. That’s a nine-cent drop from last week at this time and a 12-cent drop over the last month. Meanwhile, the national average dropped 17 cents in a week from $4.14 to $3.97. This continues a run of lowering gas prices that started last week as crude oil has dropped to the $80-$90 per barrel range.
Indiana’s average this morning is $4.40 a gallon according to Triple-A. The lowest average in our region is Jefferson County at $4.32. Cambria is next at $4.38, then Clearfield at $4.41. Westmoreland County’s average is $4.48 and Armstrong has the highest average at $4.53. Union County has the lowest average in the state at $3.97, while Greene and Beaver have the highest averages at $4.64.
According to Gasbuddy.com this morning, Indiana Borough and White Township gas prices are hovering at $4.49 a gallon. Along the Route 119 corridor in Homer City, Sheetz has the highest average at $4.45, while both Accent Fuels and Kwik Fill are checking in at $3.99 a gallon. In Blairsvlle, Sheetz gas prices are $4.35 at both the in-town and Route 22 locations. The VP racing fuels location is $4.29.
