Utica, NY, March 4, 2022 — New York’s average gas price is up 25 cents from Monday ($3.80), averaging $4.05 per gallon. Today’s price is the highest since October of 2012, and the highest one-week jump since September of 2017. Today’s price is 48 cents higher than a month ago ($3.57), and $1.25 higher than March 4, 2021 ($2.80). New York’s average gas price 20 cents higher than the national average.
“The price of crude oil started today over $111 per barrel due to the invasion of Ukraine, and will likely increase with continuing conflict,” says Patti Artessa, Regional Director of Public/Government Affairs. “Improving weather will lead to more driving, increased gasoline demand, and higher prices. Pain at the pump could continue for weeks or months to come.”
AAA Northeast’s March 4 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 22 cents higher than Monday ($3.61), averaging $3.83 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 41 cents higher a month ago ($3.42), and $1.09 higher than this day last year ($2.74).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New York State | $4.05 | $3.77 | $3.57 | $2.80 |
| Utica, NY | $4.03 | $3.78 | $3.62 | $2.81 |
| Massachusetts | $3.86 | $3.59 | $3.41 | $2.66 |
| Connecticut | $3.97 | $3.70 | $3.53 | $2.76 |
| Pennsylvania | $4.00 | $3.74 | $3.58 | $2.95 |
*Prices as of March 4, 2022
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