AAA: Gas prices stuck in neutral, for now

Published on March 28, 2023

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The national average for a gallon of gas as of Tuesday, March 28 was $3.43. That’s according to the AAA.

Here in New York, our state average price is nearly identical - $3.42.

“We may be seeing a return to seasonal trends in demand with warmer weather and longer days,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, “But waffling oil prices could mitigate any increase at the pump for now.”

AAA Gas Chart March 28 2023

Last week, the AAA says demand started surging as the nation emerges into spring and a busier driving season.

However, fears of a recession caused global oil prices to hover near $70 a barrel, mitigating a rise in gas prices.

Last week, New York’s average was only one-cent higher. The same can be said for last-month.

Last-year at this time, gas was nearly a dollar more - $4.34.

Images via the AAA.