While gasoline prices have declined nationally over the past week, drivers in St. Lawrence County are still seeing prices around $4.39 per gallon at several stations, approximately 38 cents above the national average.

The national average for regular gasoline was $4.01 per gallon Monday, down 16 cents from a week earlier. New York's average was $4.25, down 9 cents over the same period.

Reported station listings showed regular gasoline at approximately $4.49 per gallon in Potsdam, Massena, Canton and Ogdensburg. BJ's in Massena listed gas at $4.149 per gallon, although membership is required. The local station prices are individual reported listings, not official town-wide averages, and prices can vary between stations.

Despite the recent declines, prices remain unusually high for November. Before 2026, the national average had never exceeded $4 per gallon during the month of November, according to AAA.

Gas prices have declined for nearly two weeks as crude oil prices have eased. Oil prices were ranging from $89 to $96 per barrel, compared with $99 to $108 a week earlier, AAA reported.

The latest figures from the Energy Information Administration show gasoline demand increased while total domestic gasoline supplies decreased. Production also is rising.

Diesel prices also have declined but remain substantially higher than a year ago. The national average was $6.17 per gallon Monday, down 12 cents from the previous week and up from $3.73 a year ago. New York's average was $6.43, down 5 cents from a week earlier and up from $3.89 a year ago.

AAA recommends motorists conserve fuel by combining errands, avoiding heavy traffic when possible, maintaining proper tire pressure and removing unnecessary weight from vehicles. Drivers also can compare local prices using the AAA mobile app.