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Economic Pulse: Week of 5/23/25

Gasoline prices are dropping

As of this taping, GasBuddy reports that the lowest price for regular gas in the Valley has dropped to $2.99 per gallon, falling below the national average of $3.16. Gas prices have declined in 20 of the last 35 months, shedding $1.78 from their peak of $4.93 in June 2022.

Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review.

Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

(Original air-date: 5/23/25)

Dr. Kamran Afshar is the host of the weekly WDIY feature Economic Pulse, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association as a Vice President.
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