Gas prices are on a rollercoaster ride, and it's making headlines! For the first time in years, a trio of gas stations in Indiana County are offering a welcome surprise: regular unleaded gas for less than $3.00 per gallon.
But wait, there's more! Sheetz and Kwik Fill in Clymer are leading the charge with an impressive $2.98 per gallon, and Accent Fuels in Homer City is hot on their heels at $2.99. This is a significant drop compared to the county's average of $3.30 per gallon, as reported by Triple-A. And it's not just Indiana County; gas prices across the state are turning heads.
In Indiana, prices are hovering around $3.29 to $3.39 per gallon, with the Sheetz and Kwik Fill stations in Homer City at the lower end and Blairsville reflecting the higher end of this range, according to Gasbuddy.com. But here's where it gets interesting: Jefferson County boasts the lowest average in the region at $3.10, while Armstrong County tops the charts at $3.46. Warren takes the crown for the highest average in the state at $3.58, with Union County claiming the lowest at $2.95.
The statewide average, as of this morning, is $3.23, and the national average sits at $3.05. This downward trend in gas prices is linked to a decrease in gas demand, which has reached a four-month low.
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