Gas prices down 3 cents in NYS, but up 2 cents in Orleans in past week
The average price for regular unleaded gas dropped 3 cents in New York state in the past week, from $3.38 a gallon a week ago to $3.35 today, according to AAA. Nationally, the price is $3.10, down three cents a week ago. A year ago, the price was $3.22.
In Orleans County, the average price is up 2 cents, from $3.56 to $3.58 a gallon, according to AAA.
Diesel is at an average of $4.457 in New York today, compared to $4.479 a week ago, $4.601 a month ago and $5.326 a year ago.
AAA issued this statement about gas prices:
“The new year is beginning with a drop in the average price of gas,” AAA said. “The drop comes after the national average for a gallon of regular rose the previous week for the first time since September.
“Historically, this time of year sees upward and downward fluctuations in the price of gas. A retreat by oil prices over the last week into the mid-$70s per barrel is helping drive the price of gas down at the start of 2024. Demand for gas is expected to taper this week after the busy holiday travel period.”
Here are the average prices for regular unleaded gas in WNY counties:
- Orleans, $3.579
- Genesee, $3.417
- Wyoming, $3.546
- Livingston, $3.595
- Monroe, $3.366
- Niagara, $3.380
- Erie, $3.514
- Chautauqua, $3.427
- Cattaraugus, $3.414
- Allegany, $3.599
