Gas Prices Drop Across the Region
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.55, down three cents since last week.
One year ago, the price was $2.24.
The New York State average is $2.71 – down one cent from last week.
A year ago, the NYS average was $2.53.
AAA Western and Central New York reports the following averages:
• Batavia – $2.64 (down three cents since last week)
• Buffalo – $2.63 (down one cent since last week)
• Ithaca – $2.68 (down two cents since last week)
• Rochester – $2.67 (down two cents since last week)
• Rome – $2.69 (down one cent since last week)
• Syracuse – $2.62 (down one cent since last week)
• Watertown – $2.70 (down one cent since last week)
Gas prices have finally started to drop across the region.
The usual January decline in prices was stalled due to the situation in the Middle East, which pushed oil prices up.
Today’s national price for a gallon of gasoline is down three cents while state prices and all regional prices are lower than last week.
As long as geopolitical situations don’t escalate, motorists should continue to see more relief at the pump.
January typically brings lower demand for gasoline and winter blend fuel is cheaper to produce.
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Fuel prices in the US are obNOXIOUS. #1 The Federal Highway Trust Fund has not has been seen a raise since 1993, thus, our roads and bridges resemble the condition of those in a developing country. At 18.4¢ per gallon it has essentially gone down with inflation. #2 The fuel economy of the US fleet is an embarrassment and the president** is recommending even further cuts. #3 The trucks Americans use for family transport is an anodyne construct. The solution would be a hefty tax on poor fuel economy which would give rise to mass transit expansion and more sedans, hybrids and electric vehicles, which would put the US back on track towards clean air, soil and water, smooth roads and safe bridges.
I suggest the following surcharges based on Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy ratings: less than 10 mpg-$3000 per year; 10-15 mpg-$2500 per year; 16-20 mpg-$2000 per year; 21-25 mpg-$1500 per year; 26-30 mpg- $1000 per year; 31-35 mpg-$500 per year; 36+ mpg – no surcharge. I also propose a one-time surcharge of $500 for any vehicle equipped with a remote starting device.