Central New York drivers are definitely noticing rising gas prices since the U-S - Israel led war on Iran began. In the Syracuse area, prices at the pump up nearly 50 cents-a-gallon in the past week, and nearly 49-cents higher compared to a month ago, according the GasBuddy.com.
The analysts found the most inexpensive gas in the area Sunday at $2.99-a gallon while the most expensive was $3.69. Some stations offer programs to ease the pain at the pump, including reduced prices on Sundays.
Analysts warn continued military strikes in Iran could push gas prices up another 20- to 50-cents-a-gallon in coming weeks. They say the recent surge is one of the fastest escalations in recent years.
The Syracuse average of $3.41-a-gallon compared to other areas that saw slightly smaller increases: Rochester- $3.39/g, up 34.8 cents per gallon; New York- $3.36/g, up 39.7 cents per gallon; and Scranton at $3.46/g, up 39.1 cents per gallon from last week.
Historical gasoline prices on this date in past years in Syracuse
- March 9, 2025: $3.06/g (U.S. Average: $3.03/g)
- March 9, 2024: $3.26/g (U.S. Average: $3.40/g)
- March 9, 2023: $3.38/g (U.S. Average: $3.45/g)
- March 9, 2022: $4.42/g (U.S. Average: $4.32/g)
- March 9, 2021: $2.80/g (U.S. Average: $2.81/g)
