Gas prices down slightly among GLOW counties, but up 2 cents in NYS
Gas prices are beginning to go up as part of the usual pricing trend, moving from January which is typically the lowest prices of the year, AAA said this morning.
Nationally the average price for regular unleaded is up 4 cents from a week ago to today’s price of $3.15, while the statewide average is up 2 cents to $3.28.
However, the price is down a penny in Orleans to $3.39, while Genesee is down 5 cents to $3.24, Wyoming declined 7 cents to $3.38, and Livingston dropped by a tenth of a cent from $3.439 to $3.438.
AAA issued this statement about gas prices: “We are entering the time of year where pump prices begin to heat up, typically peaking around July, but unless there is a major shock to the global oil market that causes prices to spike, the national average will likely continue its slow upward trend with a few flat days or even small price dips along the way.
“This morning, oil prices range from $72 to $78 per barrel, a $6 decrease from one week ago. Diesel prices are also fluctuating. The national average price for diesel is $3.93, up 2 cents from one week ago, and down from $4.64 a year ago. The New York average for diesel is $4.39, down 1 cent from a week ago, and lower than $5.27 one year ago.”
Here are the average regular unleaded prices in Western New York counties:
- Orleans, $3.391
- Genesee, $3.242
- Wyoming, $3.379
- Livingston, $3.438
- Monroe, $3.216
- Niagara, $3.240
- Erie, $3.352
- Chautauqua, $3.331
- Cattaraugus, $3.297
- Allegany, $3.410
