Gas prices continue favorable trend from last week before Labor Day in Watertown

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices continue to trend downward with a six-cent drop just before Labor Day with the latest weekly release on Monday.

According to AAA of Western and Central New York, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Watertown is $3.49. This is down six cents from last week, which is the second-highest drop in the region. Elmira saw its average gas price fall by nine cents to $3.26.

Here’s a breakdown of gas prices from across the region:

• Batavia – $3.56 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Buffalo – $3.52 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
• Elmira – $3.26 (down 9 cents from last Monday)
• Ithaca – $3.57 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
• Rochester – $3.57 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Rome – $3.60 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
• Syracuse – $3.48 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Watertown – $3.49 (down 6 cents from last Monday)

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.35, down six cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.82. The state average is $3.50, down four cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.91.

For drivers who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.70, down three cents from last Monday. The New York average is $4.15, down two cents from last Monday.

When it comes to EV charging, the national and state averages for L2 commercial electricity remain steady. The national average for a kilowatt of electricity at an L2 commercial charging station is 34 cents. An estimated 1.2 million AAA members live in households with one or more electric vehicles.

Gas prices are down across the region this week. The overseas war zone is quiet while Atlantic storms are also holding off, which is taking pressure off of oil prices. This morning, oil prices are below $80 per barrel. That’s giving drivers some relief at the pump. According to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration, gas demand edged higher slightly. However, overall mild gasoline demand, steady supply, and low oil costs may cause pump prices to slide further. Demand will likely increase this week as travelers head out for the final long holiday weekend of summer.

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