Drivers in New York are seeing a small break at the pump this week. The state average price for a gallon of regular gas is now $3.15, down one cent from last Monday. That’s a significant drop compared to a year ago, when the average was $3.51.
Nationally, prices are moving in the opposite direction. The average price across the U.S. sits at $3.16, up two cents from last week but still lower than the $3.35 drivers were paying a year ago.
This morning, diesel prices are down one cent to $3.68 compared to last week. The New York average is $3.91, up one cent from last week.
As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, the national average price for gasoline is inching upward. AAA expects it to be a busy weekend on the roads with travelers squeezing in those final summer road trips. Local hot spots in New York include Saratoga, the Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks.
Oil prices, which have a direct impact on gasoline prices, remain low. This morning, oil prices range from $63 to $67 per barrel. Barring any impact from hurricane activity, gas prices should remain steady.
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