Pain at the Pump: Philly gas station sets price at $5.24 per gallon

Philadelphia is at an average of $4.86 for a gallon of regular.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Drivers in California are paying an average of $6 for a gallon of gas and Philadelphia is closing in.

Industry analysts predict more states could see the same price at their pumps before the end of the summer.
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The tri-state has once again hit record average highs on Wednesday.

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According to AAA, Philadelphia is at an average of $4.86 for a gallon of regular. Pennsylvania's current average is $4.74.

New Jersey is at $4.72 and Delaware is at $4.56, which is also the national average.



All are the highest recorded average price recorded.

But look out, California here we come.
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The Action Cam stopped by one of the first Philadelphia gas stations that is charging well over $5 per gallon.

The Gulf at 22nd and Spring Garden streets set the price at $5.24 in the early morning.

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