Gas prices across New York continue to edge downward as the state follows a national trend of falling fuel costs, according to AAA Western and Central New York.
The New York State average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $3.12, down one cent from last Monday and slightly below the $3.15 average from this time last year. Several regions across the state also saw small week-to-week drops:
• Batavia – $3.11 (down 1 cent)
• Buffalo – $3.16 (down 1 cent)
• Elmira – $2.98 (down 2 cents)
• Ithaca – $3.21 (down 1 cent)
• Rochester – $3.16 (down 1 cent)
• Rome – $3.17 (down 4 cents)
• Syracuse – $3.08 (down 1 cent)
• Watertown – $3.16 (down 1 cent)
While New York prices remain above the national average, the country as a whole hit a major milestone last week when the average price dipped below $3 for the first time in four years. As of today, the national average sits at $2.95, down from $3.02 one year ago.
AAA says several factors are contributing to the downward trend: lower crude oil prices, currently trading between $59 and $63 per barrel; reduced demand; and the cheaper winter gasoline blend now in use.
Drivers in New York are hopeful the slight weekly declines will continue. Barring unexpected disruptions in production or transportation, AAA expects gas prices to keep falling in the coming weeks.
Diesel prices are also dropping. The national average is $3.69, down five cents from last week. In New York, the average is $3.93, down one cent.
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