BUFFALO, N.Y. — The price in gas is expected to keep dropping according to AAA Western and Central New York.
In a release from AAA they recorded that the national average price for a gallon of gas is $3.21 as of Saturday, September 21. One year ago to that date it was $3.87. The NYS average is $3.32, and one year ago was $3.93.
AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages as of Saturday:
- Batavia - $3.43 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Buffalo - $3.42 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Elmira - $3.16 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Ithaca - $3.51 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Rochester - $3.44 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Rome - $3.42 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
- Syracuse - $3.32 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Watertown - $3.25 (down 10 cents from last Monday)
"The national average for a gallon of gas has seen no change since last Monday, but New York state continues to see a decline in prices at the pump this week. The arrival of Hurricane Francine to the Gulf Coast created some temporary issues for nearby oil production and refining. Gasoline prices have been plunging consistently for several weeks, but it is not uncommon to see hurricanes impact gas prices temporarily. Fuel demand and oil prices are low lately, so pump prices will likely resume their slow descent soon now that Hurricane Francine has dissipated. Soon, the arrival of cheaper winter-blend gasoline will help to further take pressure off of pump prices as autumn approaches." AAA stated. "For drivers who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.60, no change from last Monday. The New York average is $4.02, down two cents from last Monday."
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