Gas prices up nationally 5 cents in past week, but down a penny in Orleans

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 February 2024 at 5:59 pm

The average price for regular unleaded gas went up 5 cents nationally in the past week, while it was unchanged in New York State and dropped a penny in Orleans County, AAA reported today.

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.20, up five cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.42. In New York, the average price of $3.28 today compares to $3.53 a year ago.

In Orleans County, the average price is $3.38, compared to $3.39 a week ago.

AAA issued this statement about gas prices:

“Since last week, the national average for a gallon of gas has risen another five cents as we begin to see an increase in demand trends, higher costs for oil, and routine refinery maintenance.

“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.”

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

  • Orleans, $3.384
  • Genesee, $3.238
  • Wyoming, $3.383
  • Livingston, $3.423
  • Monroe, $3.212
  • Niagara, $3.244
  • Erie, $3.336
  • Chautauqua, $3.318
  • Cattaraugus, $3.231
  • Allegany, $3.386