Utica, NY, May 15, 2023 — The average gas price in New York is down 2 cents from last week ($3.68), averaging $3.66 per gallon. Today’s price is 6 cents higher than a month ago ($3.60), and $1.08 lower than May 15, 2022 ($4.74). New York’s average gas price is 13 cents higher than the national average.
The national average for a gallon of gas drifted lower by four cents since last week to $3.53. The lackluster movement can be attributed to higher demand for gasoline but a lower cost for oil canceling each other out.
“Increasing demand for gasoline would usually drive pump prices higher,” said Patti Artessa, AAA Northeast Regional Director of Public and Government Affairs, “but the cost for oil has remained low lately, so drivers should benefit from stable pump prices as Memorial Day draws near.”
AAA Northeast’s May 15 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be the same as last week, averaging $3.53 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 13 cents lower than a month ago ($3.66) and is 94 cents lower than this day last year ($4.47).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New York State | $3.66 | $3.68 | $3.60 | $4.74 |
| Utica, NY | $3.68 | $3.70 | $3.59 | $4.70 |
| Massachusetts | $3.44 | $3.46 | $3.39 | $4.58 |
| Rhode Island | $3.42 | $3.44 | $3.41 | $4.55 |
| Connecticut | $3.52 | $3.54 | $3.50 | $4.51 |
*Prices as of May 15, 2023
The AAA Gas Prices website is your resource for up-to-date fuel price information. Search average gas prices by Regular, Plus, Premium and Diesel on National and State levels, as well as Metro areas.