South Central PA News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 17201 for the week of May 11-17 is $2.39, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater Pennsylvania, the average price is $2.1 and the lowest price is $1.68. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.187 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.102 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.163 per gallon – a 2.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.026.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.