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 the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.439 per gallon, 2.2 cents higher than a week ago, 8.7 cents lower than a month ago and 26.6 cents lower than a year ago.

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 $3.44 per gallon at the Wawa, Giant and Rudy Sons in Palmer Township.

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

Greater Philadelphia

$3.439

$3.417

$3.705

Lehigh Valley

$3.530

$3.480

$3.789