NOT SEEN FOR WEEKS. THE AVERAGE GAS PRICE TODAY IS ABOUT $4.95 PER GALLON IN PENNSYLVANIA, SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. FOR THE NEXT WEEK, SHEETZ GAS STATIONS WILL TRY TO RELIEVE THE PAIN THAT COMES WITH EVERY CREDIT CARD TO THE FUEL PUMP. >> I WAS INACTLY SHOCKED BECAUSE I WAS ON WAY TO GET TANK AND I WENT TO THE GAS STATION AND SAW $3.99 AND I WAS, OH, OK, AWESOME. REPORTER: UNLEADED 88 AND E85, WHICH IS A FLEX FUEL, ARE BOTH MARKED DOWN. Unleaded 88 fell to $3.99 and E85 fell to $3.49. >> THE GAS IS REALLY GONE AND I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS FOR THIS AND I CAN’T DO TOO MUCH ABOUT IT BUT THIS LITTLE BREAK DEFINITELY HELPS. REPORTER: LEANNA SMAPSELL ALWAYS FILLS HER TANK WITH UNLEADED 88. >> IF YOUR CAR TRUSTS IT, IT WILL DEFINITELY HELP. IT COULD BE ONE OF THOSE YOU GET EVEN BETTER GAS KM LIKE I DO. THE BIT OF WHAT THERE IS, A DOLLAR DIFFERENCE, THIS WILL STILL HELP PER EACH GALLON. REPORTER: MOST VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 2001 CAN TRUST UNLEADED 88, BUT E85, WHICH CONTAINS A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF ETHANOL, WILL NOT WORK FOR ALL VEHICLES. JIM GARRITY, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT AAA EAST CENTRAL, SAID IN A STATEMENT: “WHEN WEIGHING OPTIONS, DO NOT PUT ANYTHING INTO YOUR TANK WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. >> I JUST LEARNED LAST YEAR THAT MY CAR CAN LAST 88 AND I AM VERY LUCKY REPORTER: THESE DISCOUNTS WILL LAST ON SHEETZ UNTIL JULY 4TH BUT DON’T CONSIDER NOT ALL SHEETZ CARRY THESE GASES. MIKE: CURRENTLY THE AVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR GASOLINE IS $4.96, WHICH IS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF $4.90 A GALLON OF REGULAR GASOLINE AND HERE AROUND PITTSBURGH IT COST AVERAGE
Sheetz says it’s slashing some gas prices for a limited time
Unleaded 88 is $3.99 per gallon; $3.49 for E85
Updated June 27, 2022 10:33 p.m. EDT
Sheetz says it’s cutting some of its gas prices for a limited time. The company said Monday it will charge $3.99 a gallon for unleaded 88 and $3.49 a gallon for E85, effective immediately and continuing “until July 4th holiday travel season.” “I was really shocked because I was on my way to get gas and I went to the gas station and I saw $3.99 and I was like, ‘Oh, okay, great,'” said Aaron Milne. Leanna Sampsell always fills her tank with unleaded 88. “Gasoline has really gone up and I understand there are multiple reasons for that and there’s not much I can do about it, but this little break definitely helps,” Sampsell said. It is important to make sure your car is suitable for Unleaded 88 or E85 before purchasing. “As you weigh your options, don’t put anything in your tank without first consulting your owner’s manual,” said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs at AAA East Central. “Vehicles are designed to run most efficiently on different gas mixtures.” Unleaded 88 is FDA approved for use in 2001 model year vehicles and later, as well as light trucks, SUVs and flexible-fuel vehicles, Sheetz said in his announcement. “E85 contains more ethanol (51%-83%) and is not compatible with all carriers. It is specifically designed for “flexible fuel vehicles,” or FFVs,” the announcement said. “FFVs can use regular gasoline (E10), E15 or E85. When available, E85 is clearly labeled as a different fuel type and should not be used on standard vehicles. “Drivers are advised to check their owner’s manual to see if their vehicle can run on E85.
Sheetz says it’s cutting some of its gas prices for a limited time.
The company announced Monday it would charge $3.99 a gallon for the unleaded 88 and $3.49 a gallon for the E85, effective immediately and “until the July 4 holiday season.”
“I was really shocked because I was on my way to get gas and I went to the gas station and I saw $3.99 and I was like, ‘Oh, okay, great,'” said Aaron Milne.
Leanna Samplesell always fills her tank with unleaded 88.
“Gasoline has really gone up and I understand there are a number of reasons for that and there’s not too much I can do about it, but this little pause is definitely helping,” said Sampsell.
It is important to make sure your car is suitable for Unleaded 88 or E85 before purchasing.
“As you weigh your options, don’t put anything in your tank without first consulting your owner’s manual,” said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs at AAA East Central. “Vehicles are designed to run most efficiently with different gas mixtures.”
Unleaded 88 is EPA-approved for use in 2001 model year and newer vehicles, light trucks, SUVs and flexible-fuel vehicles, Sheetz said in his announcement.
“E85 contains more ethanol (51% to 83%) and is not compatible with all vehicles. It was specifically designed for ‘Flexible Fuel Vehicles’ or FFVs,” the announcement reads. “FFVs can use regular gasoline (E10), E15 or E85. E85, where available, is clearly identified as another type of fuel and should not be used in standard vehicles.”
Drivers are advised to check their owner’s manual to determine if their vehicle can run on E85.