Beaver Valley gas stations held off as long as they could, but in the last few days, they raised their prices to more than $4 per gallon for unleaded fuel. As of April 3, most stations were at $4.19 or higher.
GetGo in East Rochester, April 3, 2026.
On April 3, the national average was $4.091, and the average in Pennsylvania was $4.117, according to AAA.
The Marathon gas station on Third Street in Beaver, April 3, 2026.
Diesel prices are also rising, topping $6 per gallon April 3 at many service plazas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
BP station on Ohio River Boulevard in East Rochester, April 3, 2026.
Why are gas prices surging?
AAA says crude oil prices have been surging while surpassing $100 per barrel as the conflict in the Middle East goes on and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most commercial traffic.
New high gas prices coming?
This is the first time since 2022 that the national average price has been above $4 per gallon. According to AAA, the national gas price average has increased by 10 cents in the last week and $1 in the last month. Gas prices are expected to continue to rise in the near future as motorists plan spring and summer road trips.
AAA reported the highest national average level it had seen was $5.061 on June 14, 2022.
As of the afternoon of April 3, only a few stations in the Beaver Valley were advertising gas prices below $4, including Munchies in Industry and the Shop ‘N Save Express in Brighton Township.
This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: What to expect as gas prices top $4 per gallon in the Beaver Valley
