Gas prices up 39 cents in NYS in past week, 48 cents nationally

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 9 March 2026 at 8:47 am

Photo by Tom Rivers: These were the prices on Sunday at the Crosby’s in Medina.

Diesel prices soar 74 cents in past week to $4.74 a gallon

Gas prices have jumped in the past week as the war and conflict in Iran and the Middle East pushed crude oil prices over $100 per barrel.

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.48, up 48 cents from last Monday, while the average price in New York State is $3.40, up 39 cents from last Monday, AAA reported.

The average prices in WNY counties include:

Orleans, $3.306
Genesee, $3.286
Monroe, $3.413
Niagara, $3.340
Erie, $3.420
Wyoming, $3.392
Livingston, $3.419
Chautauqua, $3.349
Cattaraugus, $3.262
Allegany, $3.315

AAA issued this statement:

“The last time oil prices were in this range was during the Russia/Ukraine conflict in 2022. Oil prices have a direct impact on gas prices since about 60% of what consumers pay at the pump is in direct correlation to the price of crude. Oil is the main ingredient in each gallon of gas.

“Diesel prices have also escalated. The national average is $4.66, up 89 cents while the New York average is $4.75, up 74 cents in the past week.”