Gas prices expected to increase as summer rolls in
With travel season right around the corner, AAA said motorists should prepare for an increase in gas prices.
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania this week are an average of around $3.60 a gallon; in Erie, the average is about two cents lower than that.
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Over the next few months, gas will transition to summer blends, which is more expensive to produce.
Plus, as the demand for gas in the summer increases, so will the price.
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'We could see prices continue to go up as demand goes up. It really is all eyes on demand and crude oil at this point, and crude oil is a global commodity so it's very dependent on what is happening around the world, especially around your geopolitical centers where oil is produced and oil is drilled,' said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs for AAA East Central. 'For consumers, though, it's a good idea to make sure you have gas prices in mind and you have room in your budget.'
According to AAA, Pennsylvania continues to be one of the top 10 most expensive gasoline markets in the nation, currently sitting at eighth most expensive.
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