The average Pennsylvania gas price has increased by more than .20 cents in one month. In the last week, prices have risen by .12 cents, according to AAA.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Central Pennsylvania drivers are feeling pain at the pump with prices at their highest point in months.
According to AAA, the current average for a gallon of fuel is $3.55 which is $0.21 more than a month ago and $0.12 above last week’s prices. In York, prices were seen as high as $3.69.
“Valentine’s Day is in the past and we are not feeling that love anymore, especially at the gas pumps,” said Doni Lee Spiegel, public relations manager for AAA Central Penn.
Experts say a combination of factors have been contributing to the price spike including a major temporary refinery shutdown in the mid-west and a cutback in oil production by OPEC.
“Any little thing can change gas prices pretty steeply as what we’re …