For the third week in a row, the average weekly price for a gallon of gasoline has dropped by two cents compared to the previous week. On Monday, the average price in New York State was $3.54, two cents less than last Monday. According to AAA of Western and Central New York, the average price in New York State a year ago was $3.92.

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.41 on Monday, down three cents from last week. A year ago, the price was $3.87.

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has dropped three cents since last week, back to June price levels. Summer is coming to an end, and so far, gasoline prices have changed little. Worries about Hurricane Debby are over now that the storm has passed. However, hurricane season still has a long way to go, so it’s too early to declare that pump prices have begun their usual fall slump. This morning, oil prices remain low — between $76 and $79 a barrel. The latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that gas demand rose slightly, while production fell slightly. Subdued gasoline demand and stable oil prices may cause pump prices to continue to decline.

For motorists who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.73, two cents less than last Monday. The New York average is $4.17, one cent less than last Monday.

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