CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As summer travel season dey come, gas prices for West Virginia don dey increase gradually, following the pattern wey dey usual for this time. The latest report from AAA show say average price for a gallon of regular gas don reach $2.996, which still dey below the national average of $3.179 as of May 19.
Even as prices dey rise, e still low pass last year when drivers for the Mountain State dey pay average of $3.499 per gallon. For fuel grades, average prices dey show slight changes compare to last month, with regular unleaded down from $3.063 and diesel down from $3.516.
Gas prices dey vary by region, with county averages ranging from $2.763 to $3.349 per gallon. In some counties, people fit still find prices for lower $2.70s, while others don dey approach mid-$3 levels. E be like say gas prices dey rise later than normal dis year, but market condition still dey unpredictable.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy talk say, “Drivers suppose shop around for better prices and fit consider fuel-saving habits as summer dey approach.” With the ongoing fluctuation in oil prices, consumers dey encouraged to navigate the changes as they prepare for the travel season.
Last month, oil prices for West Virginia don drop to levels wey we no see since 2021, which dey contribute to the decline for gas prices at a time wey e usually dey high. President Donald Trump announcements concerning global trade affect investor confidence, dampening demand for fuel and energy products.
Moreover, the Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) don declare their plan to increase production for May and June, wey go boost oil supply globally, as many dey anticipate this increase for a long time. For now, U.S. drivers dey spend about $200 million less per day on gas compare to last year.
As seasonal factors dey play significant role for gas prices, rise to summer-blend gasoline staff dey contribute to the increase for the warm months. Despite the price rise, gas prices still dey lower than last year due to the effects of the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, wey lead to high gas prices from 2021 to 2022.
Despite the overall decrease in oil prices, experts warn say any abrupt change in tariff politics fit disturb this trend. The average price comparison shows gas prices remain about 15% higher than six years ago, as recent trends indicate they don begin to drop steadily again post-winter.
While many local variations dey occur, national swings in gas prices typically trace back to crude oil pricing. Drivers for West Virginia dey remind themselves say e important to plan for upcoming travel while watching for market developments.
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