Gas prices fall as holiday season nears peak

Nearly 3-dozen states now have average gas prices that are finally lower than what they were this time last-year.

The latest national average (as of this report) is $3.26, according to the AAA. “The seasonal pattern of less driving due to shorter days and crummy weather, combined with a lower oil cost, is driving gas prices lower,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson.

“If this trend continues, many states could see their average prices fall below $3 a gallon by early next year.”

Starting off this week, New York’s average price for gas sat just below $3.60. That’s compared to $3.52 last-year.

According to GasBuddy, the lowest gas prices ranging from Boonville, Lowville and Old Forge areas were just above $3.60.

Meanwhile, the same source suggests the lowest gas prices near Watertown are just below $3.30. Furthermore, prices in Syracuse are as low as $3.27 and prices in Utica remain as low as $3.49.

If you feel your being price gouged for gas at your local station, New York State encourages you to file a complaint form online.

You can also contact New York’s price gouging complaint hotline: 1-800-697-1220.

Images via the AAA.