Andy Close
WARREN, Pa. – Gas prices held steady this week in Warren, but were up across Western Pennsylvania, per AAA East Central.
A gallon of gas in Warren is currently at $3.897, showing little difference from last week, which was $3.889.
Across the region, Bradford is also at $3.89 per gallon, while Erie is at $3.869 and Brookville at $3.808.
Prices in Pennsylvania are 9.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.60 per gallon.
According to AAA, last week’s decision by OPEC+ to maintain current production levels and not make any cuts led to lower oil prices. Oil prices account for as much as 60% of the cost of a gallon of gas.
Total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 2.6 million barrels to 234.6 million barrels. Despite rising gas demand, total supply growth has helped limit pump price increases.
