Prices at the gas pump are continuing to decline nationally, with smaller decreases being reported at the state and local levels over the past week. According to AAA, Monday’s national average is $3.08 per gallon, which is down just over five cents from a week ago. New York State saw its average fall by two cents to $3.16, and Chautauqua County’s average went down by a little over a cent and is currently $3.29. One year ago, the national and statewide averages were $3.20 and $3.24, respectively.
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), demand for gasoline has fallen to a four-month low, contributing to the continued decline in pump prices. With the third quarter of 2025 ending in higher gasoline inventories and the seasonal transition from summer-grade to winter-grade fuel, consumers are likely to see even lower prices at the pump in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, oil prices remain steady in the low to mid $60s per barrel…