Gas prices surge in the Pittsburgh area and nationwide

AAA reports gas prices surged in the Pittsburgh area, up 12 cents from Wednesday to Thursday.

That put the average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Pittsburgh at $3.82.

Across Pennsylvania, the average was up eight cents to $3.87.

And nationwide, the average for a gallon of regular unleaded was up seven cents to $3.72.

The price increases come despite a positive recent headline related to oil availability.

The International Energy Agency announced Tuesday that it would release 60 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.

Source: Gas prices surge in the Pittsburgh area and nationwide

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