Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.835 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

The national average for a gallon of gas has remained steady over the past week at $3.65. Lackluster domestic demand and lower oil prices have helped stabilize prices at the pump. Today’s national average is six cents more than a month ago and 11 cents more than a year ago.

The currecnt average price for a gallon of gas in Beaver County is $3.88.