State gasoline prices drop

Average retail gasoline prices in New York have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.40 per gallon Sunday.

This compares with the national average, which has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in New York during the past week, prices Sunday were 3.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 6.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.3 cents per gallon higher than this day a year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on July 17 in New York have ranged widely over the last five years:

$2.36 per gallon in 2016, $2.92 per gallon in 2015, $3.89 per gallon in 2014, $3.88 per gallon in 2013 and $3.69 per gallon in 2012.

“As expected, gasoline prices over the last week were mixed,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. com. “While the national average edged lower by a couple cents, nearing its lowest of the summer, 20 states saw average prices move higher, two states saw prices little changed, while 28 saw average prices decline. “

DeHaan said a special meeting OPEC has scheduled for July 27 will be watched for any policy or production changes.