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Gas Cheaper Now Than Last Year

Find the cheapest gas in Palmer and Forks Townships.

You probably haven't noticed and don't even agree. But it's the truth.

Pennsylvanians are paying an average of 11.5 cents less today for a gallon of gas than we paid at this time last year, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report.

The national average for a gallon in the state is now $3.698, down 2.5 cents from a week ago.

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In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.661 per gallon, 2.4 cents lower than a week ago, 8.3 cents lower than a month ago and 10.1 cents lower than a year ago.

The national average retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is $3.692, down 1.1 cents from a week ago.

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Nearby, the cheapest price for regular is $3.62 a gallon at Wawa in the 25th Street Shopping Center in Palmer Township, $3.64 at Weis Markets on William Penn Highway in Palmer Township and $3.73 at the Giant Shopping Center in Forks Township.

If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments.

 

3/19/13

WEEK AGO

YEAR AGO

National

$3.692

$3.703

$3.842

Pennsylvania

$3.698

$3.723

$3.813

Greater Philadelphia Area

$3.677

$3.709

$3.791

Lehigh Valley

$3.661

$3.685

$3.762


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