Gas prices down slightly locally, could drop more in January

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 January 2025 at 8:00 am

Gas prices are down slightly locally, including 2 cents in the past week in Batavia, AAA reported today.

The average price nationally, however, is up 3 cents to $3.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded while the average price in New York is $3.12, the same as a week ago.

In Orleans County, the average price is down 1.4 cents in the past two weeks, from $3.250 on Dec. 23 to $3.236 today.

AAA released this statement this morning: “Unfortunately, gas prices did not fall below the $3 mark in 2024, but 2025 could have better luck as it is typical to see fuel prices drop in January after the holiday travel period ends.

“Gas demand has declined with fewer people fueling up after the peak of holiday road travel, and weak gas demand alongside stable crude oil prices has pushed pump prices slightly lower since last week. If gas demand remains low, drivers will likely continue to see pump prices trickle downward in the coming weeks.”

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

Orleans, $3.236
Genesee, $3.196
Wyoming, $3.194
Livingston, $3.283
Monroe, $3.191
Niagara, $3.099
Erie, $3.117
Chautauqua, $3.271
Cattaraugus, $3.169
Allegany, $3.245

The average price for diesel nationally is at $3.51 while it’s $3.84 in New York, according to AAA.