gas prices

AAA says more than 80% of New York residents have plans to travel, thanks in part to lower gas prices. But with more people camping and moving, unsecured loads are becoming a growing safety concern.

Gas prices are holding steady in the second week of June, down two cents from last Monday to an average of $3.10 per gallon across New York.

Average gas prices in the region have fallen —50 cents cheaper than this time last year—with the lowest prices found in Elmira.

Gas prices in Central New York remain below the state average as national costs rise with the summer travel season.

Syracuse gas prices remain lower than the state average, with national prices also holding steady, according to AAA.

Gas prices in New York have dropped slightly to $3.15 per gallon but remain above the national average. Analysts predict stability in the coming weeks.

Syracuse drivers are paying an average of $3.16 per gallon, a six-cent increase since last week.

The current average of $3.10 per gallon is 38 cents lower than this time last year.

Gas prices continue to fall across the U.S., with New York state prices trending down.

Gas prices in Syracuse have leveled off at $3.17 per gallon, 47 cents lower than last year, with analysts attributing the trend to low oil prices and reduced winter driving demand, rather than political factors.