Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.82, down 5 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.85. The New York State average is $3.90, down 2 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.15. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.84 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.87 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.90 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
The national average for a gallon of gas is down this week, despite growing gas demand as travelers squeeze in that final summer road trip. However, the price of oil has declined several dollars per barrel and is holding steady near $80, contributing to lower pump prices. As Labor Day approaches, gas demand and volatile oil prices, particularly during an active hurricane season, could limit how much lower prices descend in the weeks ahead.
There’s no relief with diesel prices this week. The national average price for diesel is $4.37, up 3 cents from last week, but down from $5.05 a year ago. The New York average for diesel is $4.57, up 1 cent from last week, but lower than $5.36 one year ago.
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