Gas Prices Continue To Drop

August 9, 2022 4:03 am

PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Gas prices are continuing to drop across the country. In western Pennsylvania, AAA reports the average cost of a gallon is down seven cents from a week ago. Despite what many would call a positive trend, fewer drivers are filling up their tanks. “They’re coming down, but they’re still too high. I drive a gas guzzler,” Charles Hunter said. Even with the lower prices, it still takes more than $100 to fill his pickup truck. “It’s like a dollar less than the last few months, so that’s a big help, yes. But a couple more would be even better.” Prices still average a dollar more than this time last year, but they are fifty cents lower than a month ago. “What we’re seeing right now is a combination of lower demand for gasoline as well as a dip in crude oil prices,” AAA East Central spokesperson Tiffany Stanley said. Crude oil prices are the lowest since February — that’s before Russia invaded Ukraine.