Gas prices drop 4 cents in NYS, 11 cents nationally
Gas prices dropped in the past week, with the average price for regular unleaded down 4 cents in New York State to $3.85 and the price down 11 cents nationally to $3.70, according to AAA. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.63.
Among counties in Western New York, the average prices today include:
- Orleans, $3.871
- Genesee, $3.817
- Wyoming, $3.891
- Livingston, $3.861
- Monroe, $3.862
- Niagara, $3.809
- Erie, $3.842
- Chautauqua, $3.760
- Cattaraugus, $3.754
- Allegany, $3.866
AAA reports that national pump prices dropped significantly amid lower demand and a decrease in oil prices. This morning, oil is $85 to $86 per barrel.
“If oil prices continue to decline, drivers can expect further price drops at the pump in the weeks ahead,” AAA said.
The national average price for diesel is $4.51, down five cents from last Monday, and down from $5.03 a year ago, AAA reported. In New York, the average diesel price is $4.73, down two cents from a week ago, and lower than $5.09 one year ago.
