Gas Prices Start a Seasonal Climb

The national average for self-serve gas has increased for 10 straight days to the highest price in more than a month, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report.

The national average this for a gallon is $3.588, up 4.9 cents from last week, but still about 14 cents lower than a year ago. But according to the report, the year over year difference will likely continue to fade due to higher crude oil prices and refinery maintenance that decreases supply.

In Bucks and Montgomery counties, gas prices went up 5 cents since last week, making the average price $3.530, that’s .3 cents less than a month ago and 25.9 lower than last year’s prices.

The Pennsylvania average retail price for a gallon of self-serve actually went down1.4 cents from last week  $3.478, up 2.4 cents from a week ago.

Nearby, the cheapest price for regular is $3.24 at Rutter's Farm Stores, 725 Arsenal Road.

If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments.

5/15/13

WEEK AGO

YEAR AGO

National

$3.588

$3.539

$3.727

Pennsylvania

$3.478

$3.454

$3.716

Bucks/Montgomery Area

$3.439

$3.417

$3.705

Lehigh Valley

$3.530

$3.480

$3.789