Have you noticed a big jump in gas prices? Here’s why we’re paying more than the national average

PITTSBURGH — As you’ve probably noticed, gas prices are surging in Pennsylvania and across the country.

Prices for regular unleaded gas have climbed over $3 in many places in Pennsylvania, and AAA says to get used to it for now.

The current average across the commonwealth is $3 dollars and some change. That’s over 30 cents more than the national average of $2.77 a gallon.

AAA says prices are rising due to increased demand as states loosen COVID-19 travel restrictions, as well as rising crude oil prices and tightening gas supplies. Drivers say it’s been hard.

“Yeah, and it’s kind of ridiculous, but, you know, you still gotta get gas. You still gotta get from point A to point B, from work to home,” Brian Scott, of Pittsburgh, said.

At this time last year, gas prices in Pittsburgh were almost 50 cents cheaper.

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