GasBuddy: Slight rise in Albany gas prices

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gas prices in the Albany area have risen 0.7 cents over the past week, according to GasBuddy. The average price of gas in the Capital Region is now $3.34 per gallon.

Prices in the Albany area are 8.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 15 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $3.04 per gallon while the most expensive was $3.58 per gallon. The lowest price in New York State on Sunday was $2.89 per gallon while the highest was $4.39 per gallon.

The national price of gas has risen 6.2 cents in the past week for an average of $3.40 per gallon. The national average is up 23 cents per gallon from a month ago and is 4.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Historical gasoline prices in Albany and the national average

• March 11, 2023: $3.49/g (U.S. Average: $3.44/g)
• March 11, 2022: $4.43/g (U.S. Average: $4.33/g)
• March 11, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g)
• March 11, 2020: $2.51/g (U.S. Average: $2.31/g)
• March 11, 2019: $2.49/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g)
• March 11, 2018: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g)
• March 11, 2017: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g)
• March 11, 2016: $1.94/g (U.S. Average: $1.89/g)
• March 11, 2015: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
• March 11, 2014: $3.70/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g)

"The national average price of gasoline has seen a continued but measured rise compared to last week, but the pace of increases has slowed slightly in the last few days. With government data showing a rise in refinery utilization last week, there may be some good news on the horizon for drivers," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.