Gas prices drop third straight week, but still up $1.25 from a year ago in NYS
AAA reported today that the national average for regular unleaded gasoline was at $4.07, which is down from 9 cents a week ago. AAA says the average price has now declined three straight weeks. A year ago the average price was $3.14.
In New York State, the average price is at $4.36, which is down 9 cents from a week ago but up by $1.25 from a year ago, AAA reported.
“Drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as the national average for regular gasoline continues its three week slide, dropping to $4.07,” AAA said in a news release. “The downward trend, driven in part by crude oil prices staying below $100 per barrel, now coincides with a breakthrough agreement between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“Crude prices briefly dipped to $80 per barrel when the deal was announced, but with the situation still evolving and the Strait not expected to reopen until at least Friday, uncertainty around global oil flows continues to make this summer’s price outlook less predictable than usual.”
Here are the average prices in counties in Western New York:
- Orleans, $4.503
- Genesee, $4.341
- Monroe, $4.418
- Niagara, $4.446
- Erie, $4.447
- Wyoming, $4.522
- Livingston, $4.449
- Chautauqua, $4.480
- Cattaraugus, $4.369
- Allegany, $4.580
Manhattan is highest at $4.630, according to AAA, while the lowest price of $4.139 is in Nassau County.
