There has been little change in the average price for a gallon of gas over the past week. According to AAA, Monday's national average price at the pump is $3.15, which is down by a fraction of a cent. The average for New York State increased by a fraction of a penny and is currently $3.09. And in Chautauqua County, the average price at the pump climbed just over three cents and is now $3.32. One year ago, the national and statewide averages were $3.66 and $3.71, respectively.
AAA says the national average remains well below what drivers were paying at this time last year because the price of crude oil is on the lower side at $62 a barrel, compared to $82 a barrel one year ago. According to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand, production, and total domestic supply increased last week. Crude oil prices have decreased slightly, ranging from $63-67 per barrel as of Monday morning.
AAA of Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following regional averages:
- Batavia - $3.14 (no change from last Monday)
- Buffalo - $3.06 (no change from last Monday)
- Elmira - $2.95 (up three cents from last Monday)
- Ithaca - $2.99 (down three cents from last Monday)
- Rochester - $3.10 (no change from last Monday)
- Rome - $3.23 (down one cent from last Monday)
- Syracuse - $3.06 (no change from last Monday)
- Watertown - $3.08 (down one cent from last Monday)
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