Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Prices Near Pearl River

PEARL RIVER, NY — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Pearl River residents, with the average gas price already above the $4 mark across New York state.

Gas prices in the metro area were already well above the statewide average of $4.053 on Friday. In Westchester, Dutchess and Putnam counties, the average gas price was $4.094 per gallon and rising. Even in Northvale, New Jersey, gas prices were hovering around $3.99.

Across the NYC metro area, the average was $4.058 per gallon, a 25-cent increase since a week ago, when $3.810 was the average.

The increases are especially sharp considering that the average gas price in New York was just $2.807 a year ago. The average price in the NYC metro area this time last year was $2.875.

GasBuddy was able to price gas in Pearl River on Friday selling for $4.19 per gallon at the Gulf at 202 E. Central Ave. Here are other stations' prices around Orangetown:

• Shell, 75 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, $4.25 per gallon
• Citgo, 32 N. Middletown Road, Nanuet, $4.09 per gallon

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases are two factors fueling an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump. And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson.

“Russia’s invasion and the responding escalating series of financial sanctions by the U.S. and its allies have given the global oil market the jitters," he said. "Like the U.S. stock market, the oil market responds poorly to volatility. It’s an explosive situation, and a grim reminder that events on the far side of the globe can have a ripple effect for American consumers."

At a recent news conference, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article