AAA says gas prices holding steady
The average price for a gallon of gas is holding steady across the country and in New York State, AAA reported today.
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.57, three cents higher than last Monday. A year ago the price was $4.53.
The New York State average is $3.67, down one cent from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.71.
The prices among Western New York counties includes:
- Orleans, $3.692
- Genesee, $3.590
- Wyoming, $3.686
- Livingston, $3.674
- Niagara, $3.630
- Erie, $3.654
- Monroe, $3.720
- Chautauqua, $3.575
- Cattaraugus, $3.537
- Allegany, $3.631
AAA issued this statement about gas prices:
“Gas demand has fallen since the Independence Day holiday weekend as motorists have returned to their day-to-day driving routines. Typically, this would lower gas prices, however, such a move is being countered by the increasing cost for oil, the main ingredient in gasoline.
“The price for crude oil has moved from the upper $60s per barrel recently to the upper $70s. If crude oil prices continue to rise, pump prices will likely follow suit.
“This morning, the national average price for diesel is $3.84, down from $5.54 a year ago. The New York average for diesel is $4.37, compared to $5.96 one year ago.”
