Gas prices hold steady, down a penny in Orleans County

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 January 2024 at 9:20 am

Gas prices held steady state-wide in the past week, remaining at $3.26 for the average price of regular unleaded gas. Nationally, the average price was up 3 cents to $3.11. A year ago the average was $3.51, according to AAA.

In Orleans County, the price is down a penny in the past week from $3.41 to $3.40.

Here are the average prices in Western New York counties today:

  • Orleans, $3.401
  • Genesee, $3.290
  • Wyoming, $3.448
  • Livingston, $3.439
  • Monroe, $3.204
  • Niagara, $3.264
  • Erie, $3.383
  • Chautauqua, $3.303
  • Cattaraugus, $3.280
  • Allegany, $3.429

AAA issued this statement about gas prices: “Since last week, the national average for a gallon of gas has barely risen three cents as local gas prices have remained relatively steady with a slight decline in most areas. This is likely caused by low gas demand countered by slightly higher costs for oil.

“December and January are when we typically see lower gas prices. Due to fluctuating oil prices, lower gas demand, and rising total domestic gasoline stocks, drivers could see pump prices increase steadily in the weeks ahead.

“This morning, oil prices range from $78 to $84 per barrel, a $6 increase from one week ago. Diesel prices are also steady. The national average price for diesel is $3.91, with no change from one week ago, and down from $4.69 a year ago. The New York average for diesel is $4.40, also no change from a week ago, and lower than $5.29 one year ago.”