Gas prices are falling across Pennsylvania, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
The average gas price in western Pennsylvania was down $0.09 to about $4.73 per gallon. In Pittsburgh, prices were slightly higher at $4.77 per gallon.
The dip is in line with national trends — the national average for a gallon of gas fell $0.15 over the last week to $4.52. That’s down $0.46 from less than a month ago but up $1.36 from this time last year.
AAA says lower demand for gas and a much lower global price for oil are to thank for cheaper prices at the pump. Two weeks ago, the cost of a barrel of oil was about 110 dollars. Now it’s closer to 100.
Find more information on average gas priceshere.
