Central PA News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 17040 for the week of August 10-16 is $2.35, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.35.

In greater Harrisburg, the average price is $2.42 and the lowest price is $2.19. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.471 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.482 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.485 per gallon – a 1.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.026.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.