AAA: National average gas price more than last month, but cheaper than this time last year

The national average gas price Tuesday morning was just shy of $3.60, while New York’s average is slightly higher at $3.70, according to the AAA.

Amidst this development, experts say oil prices have trended downward. “The national average reached $3.68 last week, and that might be the peak price for now,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “As long as the oil cost keeps wobbling around the low to mid $70s per barrel, drivers will benefit when they fuel up.”

The latest national average is over 20-cents more than a month ago, but 50-cents less than a year ago.

Last-year at this time, New Yorkers were paying an average price of $4.35 for gas.

Images via the AAA.