You will spend less at a New York gas pump this Christmas than one year ago. According to AAA of Western and Central New York, the New York State average on Monday is $3.13, down one cent from December 16th. One year ago, the New York State average was $3.39
The national average price for a gallon of gas is $3.04, up two pennies from last week and down nine cents from one year ago.
AAA writes, “After weeks of slowly marching lower, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has reversed its course, rising two cents since last Monday. We could be heading into a period of relative stability when it comes to pump prices. The national average has yet to fall below the $3 mark this year, and it might not as a record 119 million people are forecast to travel this holiday season – 107 million travelers are expected to travel by car, which means a lot of fueling up. Motorists could see pump prices continue to inch higher this week as travelers hit the road, however, it is typical to see fuel prices drop again in January after the holiday travel period ends.”
For drivers who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.50, and there is no change from last Monday. The New York average is $3.84, down one cent from last Monday.
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