Gas prices continue their climb in Western Pennsylvania. According to AAA, gas prices are 22 cents higher this week at $4.17 per gallon. The national average for gas exceeded $4 per gallon this past week for the first time since August 2022. Today’s average is $4.11, 12 cents higher than last week and 80 cents higher than a month ago. Gas prices here in Washington County stand at $4.17 per gallon. The surging prices are being blamed on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has resulted from the War in Iran.