After several weeks of a downward trend, the average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Pennsylvania is $3.53, up 4.2 cents from a week ago.

This rise, however, is less than half of the nearly 14-cent increase during the same period last year, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. Prices have risen largely because of higher crude oil prices.

Locally, gas prices rose from $3.47 to $3.53 in the last week, which is 6 cents higher than last month and 3 cents more than a year ago.

The national average price of a gallon of self-serve regular is $3.36, up 5.4 cents, while the average locally is $3.49.

Nearby, the cheapest places for regular in the Easton area were:

• $3.42 at the Weis Markets on William Penn Highway
• $3.47 at the Turkey Hill on Morgan Hill Road
• $3.50 at the Square One Exxon at 15th and Northampton streets.

If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments.