Gas prices have gone down over the past week, but they aren’t budging much as crude oil prices remain high. According to AAA, Monday’s national average price at the pump is $4.30 per gallon, which is down about six cents. In New York, the average fell nearly four cents to $4.42. And Chautauqua County saw its average decline by two cents to $4.41. One year ago, the national and state averages were $3.03 and $3.13, respectively.
The national average has stayed above $4.00 per gallon since late July and is currently more than a dollar higher than it was this time last year. As of Monday morning, crude oil prices are ranging from $99-107 per barrel. Meanwhile, diesel prices are up, with the national average at $6.31, up five cents from last week. In New York, the average diesel price is $6.50 per gallon, down a penny from last week…