Lots of people are hitting the road this week, and as we take a look at gas prices locally, in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties the average price now is $3.43. Meanwhile, the national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas stands at $3.12. A week ago the national average price was $3.06 according to AAA. Here in Pennsylvania, the average cost of a gallon of regular is $3.42 according to AAA.