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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average cost per gallon of gasoline stands at $3.35 on Monday, August 26, reflecting a decrease of six cents from the previous week. A year ago, the price stood at $3.82. In New York State, the average price is $3.50, marking a drop of four cents from the prior Monday. Comparatively, the NYS average a year ago was $3.91.

AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) provides the following local averages:
– Batavia: $3.56 (down 2 cents from the previous Monday)
– Buffalo: $3.52 (a decrease of 4 cents from the previous Monday)
– Elmira: $3.26 (down 9 cents from the previous Monday)
– Ithaca: $3.57 (a reduction of 4 cents from the preceding Monday)
– Rochester: $3.57 (a decrease of 2 cents from the previous Monday)
– Rome: $3.60 (down 3 cents from the previous Monday)
– Syracuse: $3.48 (a reduction of 2 cents from the previous Monday)
– Watertown: $3.49 (down by 6 cents from the preceding Monday)

Gas prices have decreased across the region this week due to the calm overseas war zone and the delay in Atlantic storms, alleviating pressure on oil prices. Currently, Monday morning’s oil prices are below $80 per barrel, offering relief to drivers at the pump. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports a slight increase in gas demand, although the combination of mild gasoline demand, stable supply, and low oil expenses may lead to further declines in pump prices. Demand is expected to rise this week as travelers embark on the last long holiday weekend of the summer.