Utica, N.Y., January 16, 2023 — The average gas price in New York is down 2 cents from last week ($3.45), averaging $3.43 per gallon. Today’s price is 9 cents lower than a month ago ($3.52), and 5 cents lower than January 16, 2022 ($3.48). New York’s average gas price is 13 cents higher than the national average.
“Gas prices locally are in a bit of a winter lull and supplies of oil and gasoline are sufficient to meet demand,” said Patti Artessa, AAA Northeast Regional Director of Public and Government Affairs.
AAA Northeast’s January 16 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 2 cents higher than last week ($2.28), averaging $3.30 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 13 cents higher than a month ago ($3.17) and is the same price as this day last year.
| Region |
Current Price* |
One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New York State | $3.43 | $3.45 | $3.52 | $3.48 |
| Utica, NY | $3.55 | $3.59 | $3.59 | $3.52 |
| Massachusetts | $3.30 | $3.32 | $3.47 | $3.36 |
| Rhode Island | $3.25 | $3.24 | $3.37 | $3.35 |
| Connecticut | $3.18 | $3.17 | $3.25 | $3.48 |
*Prices as of January 16, 2023
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