Local gas prices still well above national average
CHENANGO COUNTY – Local gas prices are finally below $2 per gallon. And large disparities between prices around Norwich and elsewhere in the county have narrowed. But where do prices at Chenango County’s pumps rank when compared to the rest of the nation? They are still high.
According to the Fuel Gauge Report, an online ranking of gas prices compiled daily by the American Automobile Association, New Yorkers are paying the highest price per gallon of any other state in the continental United States. While the national average hovers at $1.65, the Empire State’s average is 34 cents higher at $1.99 per gallon for regular unleaded.
Only motorists in Alaska and Hawaii are paying more.
There is even a gap between New York and the next in line, Connecticut, where drivers are paying an average of $1.82 a gallon.
Part of the problem is taxes on gasoline, according to New York State Assemblyman Peter Lopez. Lopez represents New York’s 127th Assembly District, which includes the Towns of Afton and Bainbridge in Chenango County.
“I have been a strong advocate for removing these taxes, which would bring the price of motor fuels in our state in line with our neighboring states without compromising the condition of our roadways and bridges,” said Lopez in a press statement issued earlier this week.
Lopez supported two pieces of legislation related to gas pricing during the summer’s special legislative session, both of which were signed into law by Governor David Paterson in September.
The first, which Lopez sponsored, prohibits zone pricing on motor fuels. The law, which is now in effect, will be enforced by the state Attorney General’s office.
“The motorists in my community are very concerned about why gasoline is priced differently throughout the various towns and regions of our state. Now I am very pleased to be able to tell them that this practice will come to an end,” Lopez explained.
Lopez also supported a second piece of gas related legislation, allowing for “the sale of local or ‘unbranded’ fuels.”
“Although the price of gasoline has dropped considerably over the last few months, this is not to say that prices will not escalate again in the future. I believe it is in the best interest for our state, and especially in the relatively rural areas that I represent, for our government to get serious about finding alternative sources of motor fuels and to explore new ways in which we can sustain our quality of life while ensuring we meet our state’s growing energy needs,” stated Lopez.
According to the Fuel Gauge Report, an online ranking of gas prices compiled daily by the American Automobile Association, New Yorkers are paying the highest price per gallon of any other state in the continental United States. While the national average hovers at $1.65, the Empire State’s average is 34 cents higher at $1.99 per gallon for regular unleaded.
Only motorists in Alaska and Hawaii are paying more.
There is even a gap between New York and the next in line, Connecticut, where drivers are paying an average of $1.82 a gallon.
Part of the problem is taxes on gasoline, according to New York State Assemblyman Peter Lopez. Lopez represents New York’s 127th Assembly District, which includes the Towns of Afton and Bainbridge in Chenango County.
“I have been a strong advocate for removing these taxes, which would bring the price of motor fuels in our state in line with our neighboring states without compromising the condition of our roadways and bridges,” said Lopez in a press statement issued earlier this week.
Lopez supported two pieces of legislation related to gas pricing during the summer’s special legislative session, both of which were signed into law by Governor David Paterson in September.
The first, which Lopez sponsored, prohibits zone pricing on motor fuels. The law, which is now in effect, will be enforced by the state Attorney General’s office.
“The motorists in my community are very concerned about why gasoline is priced differently throughout the various towns and regions of our state. Now I am very pleased to be able to tell them that this practice will come to an end,” Lopez explained.
Lopez also supported a second piece of gas related legislation, allowing for “the sale of local or ‘unbranded’ fuels.”
“Although the price of gasoline has dropped considerably over the last few months, this is not to say that prices will not escalate again in the future. I believe it is in the best interest for our state, and especially in the relatively rural areas that I represent, for our government to get serious about finding alternative sources of motor fuels and to explore new ways in which we can sustain our quality of life while ensuring we meet our state’s growing energy needs,” stated Lopez.
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