Gas price falls below $4 nationally, but $4.23 in NYS and $4.40 in Orleans

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 June 2026 at 4:01 pm

The average gas price for regular unleaded has fallen below $4 nationally for the first time in about three months, down 14 cents in the past week to $3.93, AAA reported today. A year ago the price was $3.22.

In New York State, the average price is $4.23, which is down 13 cents in the past week. The average price in Orleans County is at $4.396 today. A week ago it was $4.503, according to AAA.

“Drivers are getting a break at the pump as summer arrives and the travel season heats up,” AAA said. “Last week, for the first time since March 30, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $4 and has continued to drop to $3.93 this morning.”

“Unfortunately, New York prices remain over $4 per gallon with the state ranking 9th for the highest prices in the country,” AAA said. “Crude oil prices are down as the U.S. and Iran reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This morning, oil prices are down to $75 to $79 per barrel.”

Diesel prices are down this week, with the national average at $5.01, down 19 cents from last week, but up from $3.68 a year ago.

Here are the average prices at counties around Western New York:

Orleans, $4.396
Genesee, $4.300
Monroe, $4.302
Niagara, $4.363
Erie, $4.350
Wyoming, $4.422
Livingston, $4.423
Chautauqua, $4.299
Cattaraugus, $4.213
Allegany, $4.360

Yates County has the highest price in state at $4.549, while the lowest price of $4.028 a gallon is in Nassau County.