Philadelphia gas prices down a single penny, first decrease in weeks
Gas prices average over $4 in all 50 states for 1st time ever
For the first time in history, the average price for a gallon of gas has passed $4 in all 50 states. The national average price of a regular gallon of gasoline Wednesday in just under $4.56 - a jump of four cents from the record set Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia locals will see the smallest relief at the pump to start their week.
On Monday, gas prices in Philadelphia went down one cent overnight to average $4.88 a gallon. However, that average price is still up 15 cents in the last week.
Last week, Philadelphia prices hit an average of $4.86 with at least one gas stations charging over $5. The Gulf at 2201 Spring Garden was seen charging $5.24 a gallon on May 17.
While prices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware remain unchanged overnight, gas in all three states is still above the national average of $4.59 a gallon.
Delaware Valley average gas prices as of Monday:
- Pennsylvania: $4.77 - up 15 cents from last week
- New Jersey: $4.77 - up 16 cents from last week
- Delaware: $4.60 - up 16 cents from last week
Over the past two weeks, the average gas price in the U.S. has spiked 33 cents. Americans are paying an average of $4.71 at the pump, which is $1.61 higher than it was one year ago.
Recently, New Jersey lowered prices at some gas stations for day an in an effort to promote self-service.
"That discount would be available every day if they were permitted to offer self-serve," said Sal Risalvato with the N.J. Gasoline Convenient Store and Automotive Association.