Coal Region News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 18214 for the week of August 31 - September 6 is $2.49, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.49.

In greater Pennsylvania, the average price is $2.52 and the lowest price is $2.15. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.594 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.578 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.485 per gallon – a 10.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.026.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.