New York drivers are seeing another sharp increase at the gas pump, with the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbing 13 cents over the past week, according to AAA Western and Central New York.
The average price for regular gas across New York now stands at $4.59 per gallon, up from $4.46 last Monday. One year ago, the statewide average was just $3.10 per gallon.
The increase in New York outpaced the national trend, where the average price rose 6 cents over the past week to $4.52 per gallon. The national average was $3.14 a year ago.
Several areas across western and central New York posted even larger weekly jumps. Rochester and Ithaca each saw prices rise 17 cents to $4.57 per gallon, while Buffalo and Syracuse both increased 15 cents to $4.56 and $4.55, respectively.
AAA reports the following regional averages across upstate New York:
- Batavia: $4.54
- Buffalo: $4.56
- Elmira: $4.50
- Ithaca: $4.57
- Rochester: $4.57
- Rome: $4.55
- Syracuse: $4.55
- Watertown: $4.59
Analysts say the latest spike comes as oil prices continue fluctuating amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Gas prices are now at their highest levels in four years, dating back to 2022.
As of Monday morning, oil prices were trading between $97 and $104 per barrel, compared to a range of $103 to $109 one week earlier.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand, production, and domestic supply all declined slightly last week, contributing to continued volatility in fuel prices.
Diesel prices also remain elevated. The national average for diesel fuel is currently $5.64 per gallon, unchanged from last week but significantly higher than the $3.53 average reported one year ago.
In New York, diesel prices average $5.93 per gallon, down one cent from last week but up from $3.89 at this time last year.
