Gas prices continue to rise, but are expected to remain lower than they have been in years – By Brian C. Rittmeyer (Trib Live) / May 18 2020
Gasoline prices are rising in the Pittsburgh area and across the nation as demand for fuel is increasing with states beginning to reopen their economies and loosen covid-19 restrictions.
Warmer weather also is drawing more people outdoors.
The price-tracking service GasBuddy said the average gas price in the Pittsburgh area was $2.27 a gallon on Monday, up 9.9 cents in the past week. The average price remained 83.1 cents less than a year ago.
Average prices in the Pittsburgh area ranged from $1.85 to $2.84, according to GasBuddy. Statewide, prices ranged from $1.80 to $2.89.
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