PITTSBURGH —
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
