W. Pa. Gas Prices Drop as Regional Inventory Jumps

The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is six cents cheaper this week at $2.861 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

Statewide, Pennsylvania motorists are paying a nickel less at the pump this week at an average of $2.82.

All Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states saw gas prices decline on the week. However, decreases have been moderate (an average of four-cents) in comparison to other regions with double-digit weekly changes.

Regional gas prices are likely to continue decreasing, considering gasoline inventory rose by nearly 2 million barrels on t...