Gas prices up 3 cents in NY in past week

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 18 March 2024 at 8:47 am

Gas prices increased 3 cents in New York State is the past week to an average of $3.37, while the price was up an average of 7 cents nationally to $3.47, according to AAA.

“The main driver for the increase is a spike in oil prices, which are trading in the low 80s per barrel this morning,” AAA said. “Oil is the main ingredient in the production of gasoline. In addition, demand for gas has become stronger with daylight saving time.”

Here are the average prices for regular unleaded in WNY counties:

  • Orleans, $3.370
  • Genesee, $3.249
  • Wyoming, $3.337
  • Livingston, $3.370
  • Monroe, $3.297
  • Niagara, $3.243
  • Erie, $3.310
  • Chautauqua, $3.409
  • Cattaraugus, $3.325
  • Allegany, $3.375