Southwest Allegheny News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 15071 for the week of September 7-13 is $2.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.89.

In greater Pittsburgh, the average price is $2.51 and the lowest price is $2.09. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.562 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.594 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.501 per gallon – a 6.1 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.