There’s been a steady rise in prices at the pump for local drivers.
According to the weekly update by AAA, the average price for a gallon of unleaded self-serve in Butler is now at $3.88—which is nine cents higher than last week.
AAA says there’s been a recent run of daily increases thanks in part to increased demand and higher oil prices around the globe.
The national average is up 33 cents compared to just a month ago.
According to AAA, the cheapest gas can be found in New Castle at $3.79.
