New York and national average gas prices keep crawling down

Lower oil prices are making for a continued steady decline in gas prices.

For the first time since early March, the national average for a gallon of gas is just north of $3.70.

Here in New York, the average state price for a gallon of fuel is $3.87 as of this report. A year ago now, it was $3.27. Last month it was $4.35.

“Less expensive oil usually leads to less expensive gas for drivers,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson.

“This trend has helped pump prices fall steadily for three straight months and, with fall approaching, more markets could soon see prices below $3 per gallon.”

If gasoline demand begins to subside, as it typically does post-Labor Day with the end of summer driving, pump prices will likely continue to decrease, the AAA says.

Images courtesy via the AAA.