Utica, NY, January 17, 2022 — New York’s average gas price remains the same as last week, averaging $3.48 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents lower than a month ago ($3.51), and $1.01 higher than January 17, 2021 ($2.47). New York’s average gas price is 17 cents higher than the national average.
“Prices remain high compared to a year ago, but the relative stability in recent weeks is some measure of good news for motorists,” says Patti Artessa, Regional Director of Public/Government Affairs.
AAA Northeast’s January 17 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 1 cent higher than last week ($3.30), averaging $3.31 a gallon. Today’s national average price is the same as a month ago, and 93 cents higher than this day last year ($2.38).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New York State | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.51 | $2.47 |
| Utica, NY | $3.52 | $3.51 | $3.52 | $2.47 |
| Massachusetts | $3.36 | $3.37 | $3.39 | $2.34 |
| Connecticut | $3.48 | $3.49 | $3.52 | $2.43 |
| Pennsylvania | $3.51 | $3.52 | $3.55 | $2.68 |
*Prices as of January 17, 2022
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