Southwest Allegheny News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 15136 for the week of April 6-12 is $2.85, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.85.

In greater Pittsburgh, the average price is $2.21 and the lowest price is $1.69. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.222 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.305 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.537 per gallon – a 31.5 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.