Gas Cheaper Now Than Last Year

Pennsylvanians are paying an average of 11.5 cents less today for a gallon of gas than we paid at this time last year, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report.

The national average for a gallon in the state is now $3.698, down 2.5 cents from a week ago.

In Bucks and Montgomery Counties, gas prices dropped 3.2 cents a gallon to an average of $3.677, that’s 9.5 cents lower than a month ago and 11.4 cents lower than last year’s prices.

The national average retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is $3.692, down 1.1 cents from a week ago.

Nearby, the cheapest price for regular is $3.53 at the Car Wash USA on Industrial Boulevard. 

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

3/19/13

WEEK AGO

YEAR AGO

National

$3.692

$3.703

$3.842

Pennsylvania

$3.698

$3.723

$3.813

Bucks/Montgomery Area

$3.677

$3.709

$3.791