New York Average Gas Prices See Small Decline

New York gas prices declined for the second consecutive week, reaching an average of $4.00 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week’s price of $4.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The average fuel price in New York rose about 22 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.86 on Jan. 19, 2026, and as high as $4.06 on April 13, 2026.

A year ago, the average gas price in New York was 32% lower at $3.02 per gallon.

The average gas price in the United States last week was $4.04, making prices in the state about 1.0% lower than the nation’s average. The average national gas price is lower than last week’s average of $4.12 per gallon.

Gas prices are fluctuating as traders assess how long the Iran war will disrupt oil flows from the Middle East, combined with the typical spring increase in demand as the driving season approaches. Markets are factoring in higher risk and “additional volatility,” but not a long-term shutdown, and prices could retreat if tensions prove short-lived, according to petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan.

Analysts say another 20 to 30 cents a gallon is still likely in the weeks ahead.

For interactive data on how your area’s gas prices have changed over the years, visit data.poughkeepsiejournal.com.

This story was written by Ozge Terzioglu and published by the USA TODAY Network.