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Brand-New Poll Reveals Shift In NYers' Consumer Sentiment Brand-New Poll Reveals Shift In NYers' Consumer Sentiment
Brand-New Poll Reveals Shift In NYers' Consumer Sentiment New Yorkers are feeling more optimistic about the economy, according to a new Siena College poll released Wednesday, Sept. 14. The New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment was up 9.1 points to 70.8 in the third quarter of 2022, the poll found. That’s 12.6 points above the nation’s Index of 58.2. The current index rose nearly 12 points from the previous quarter to 64.1 and the future index increased nearly eight points from 67.6 to 75.2, researchers found. Future confidence in the state is 17.2 points higher than the nation’s 58.0. “New Yorkers’ collective sentiment continues to o…
New Poll Reveals Percentages Of NYers Squeezed by Gas Prices, Hit By Food Costs New Poll Reveals Percentages Of NYers Squeezed by Gas Prices, Hit By Food Costs
New Poll Reveals Percentages Of NYers Squeezed by Gas Prices, Hit By Food Costs If you’ve been feeling the pinch at the gas pump or grocery store lately, you’re not alone, according to a new poll from the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI). Pollsters found that 69 percent of New Yorkers said that current gasoline prices are having a very serious or somewhat serious impact on their financial condition.  That’s up from 66 percent last quarter. And even more New Yorkers reported feeling burdened by the cost of groceries, with 80 percent of respondents saying that the amount of money they spend on food is having either a very serious or somewhat serious impact …
Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY
Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY Drivers got a slight break on gas prices over the weekend.  After the average price per gallon nationally had been $5 or more for the previous seven days for the first time on record, the average price on Monday, June 20 is $4.98, down three cents from last week. A year ago at this time, the price was around $3.07 per gallon. Here's a breakdown of average prices by state in the region: New York, $5.08 Connecticut, $4.94 Massachusetts, $5.00 New Jersey, $4.99 Pennsylvania, $5.03 Rhode Island, $4.97 New Hampshire, $4.95 Vermont, $5.00 Maine, $5.07 For a breakdown of prices in New…
Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says
Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says Gas prices in New York have reached a new record high as the country deals with rising oil prices and nationwide inflation amid tensions overseas. On Monday, May 9, AAA was reporting that the average price per regular gallon of gas in New York has hit $4.52, the highest recorded average price in history. Likewise, truck drivers are also seeking relief at the pump, as the price of diesel fuel price also set a record on May 9 when it hit $6.38 per gallon. In New York, the price per gallon is up 17 cents from a week ago, 28 cents from a month ago, and $1.51 from May 9, 2021. Gas prices…
Inflation Plus War Equals Uncertainty For New York Consumers, New Poll Reveals Inflation Plus War Equals Uncertainty For New York Consumers, New Poll Reveals
Inflation Plus War Equals Uncertainty For New York Consumers, New Poll Reveals There is growing uncertainty among New Yorkers as the Ukraine conflict rages on and inflation continues to rise, according to a newly released Siena College poll. Pollsters said that the New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment has dipped to 68 percent, down more than five points from the last poll in the fourth quarter of 2021. The poll found that the sentiment for the first quarter of 2022 found that metro New York had a more optimistic outlook, with more than 73 percent expressing a positive sentiment versus upstate New York, which fell under 61 percent. Officials noted that New York…
Ukraine Crisis: NY Lawmakers Push To Suspend Gas Tax Ukraine Crisis: NY Lawmakers Push To Suspend Gas Tax
Ukraine Crisis: NY Lawmakers Push To Suspend Gas Tax With gas prices at the pump surging to record highs, some New York lawmakers are proposing a temporary suspension of the statewide gas tax to provide some financial relief to motorists. Upstate New York Sen. Peter Oberacker and Sen. Senator Fred Akshar announced that they are jointly proposing the New York Gas Tax Relief Act to combat the increased costs that have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. If approved, the legislation would suspend the state gas tax through Thursday, Sept. 1, “in an effort to combat the increased costs that have burdened New Yorkers over the past two …
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Last 24 Hours Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Last 24 Hours
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Last 24 Hours Gas prices in New York continue to soar to previously unheard of highs as President Joe Biden announced that he will be banning Russian energy imports amid the European crisis. In the past 24 hours, the average price of gas rose 11 cents, up to $4.37 per gallon in New York, according to AAA, after spiking at $4.26 the previous day. According to AAA, a week ago, the average was $3.81 (up 45 cents), a month ago it was at $3.61 (up 65 cents), and one year ago an average gallon cost motorists $2.83 (up $1.53). Nationally, the average price per gallon is up to $4.17, up from $4.06 the previous…
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week The ongoing conflict overseas between Ukraine and Russia has forced gas prices in New York to dramatically spike to previously unseen highs. As of Monday, March 7, the average price of gas is up to $4.26 per gallon in New York, according to AAA, ahead of the national average, which has risen to $4.07 as crude oil prices continue to soar during the Russian invasion. In New York, the average price per gallon is up six cents in the past 24 hours, and 46 cents in the past week. The state average has not been this high since May 2012, according to AAA. The national average is also the highest …
Average Gas Prices In NY Top $4 Per Gallon After Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Average Gas Prices In NY Top $4 Per Gallon After Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Average Gas Prices In NY Top $4 Per Gallon After Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine With the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalating, New York has now seen its gas prices spike above $4 per gallon as it approaches a dubious milestone. In New York, on Friday, March 4, the average price of gas per gallon rose to $4.053, nearly 20 cents more than the national average of $3.837. Related story - Russia's Ukraine Invasion Could Lead To Price Hikes For These Food Products In Addition To Oil The national average went up 11 cents per gallon in the past 24 hours and is 26 cents higher than a week ago. 
In New York, the day-to-day average rose slightly and is up from $3.78 a week ago a…
Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say Gas Prices Are Having Serious Impact On Their Finances Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say Gas Prices Are Having Serious Impact On Their Finances
Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say Gas Prices Are Having Serious Impact On Their Finances The spike in prices at the gas pump has led to struggles for some New Yorkers who have to contend with inflating prices, according to a new report. Siena College released the results of its most recent study that found that current gas prices are “very seriously” or “somewhat seriously” impacting 61 percent of all New Yorkers - up from 54 percent in a previous poll - who reported it was affecting their financial standing. According to AAA, the average price per gallon of gas in the US on Thursday, Jan. 13 is up to $3.30, roughly the same as a month ago, but nearly a full dollar ahead of wha…
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high. Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices. As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a ye…
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years With millions of Americans set to hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday, prices are peaking at the pump at the wrong time. Drivers are set to pay the highest prices in seven years, according to AAA, following a gas shortage that impacted the East Coast when the Colonial Pipeline was temporarily shut down due to a cyberattack. Nationally, the average price of gas as of Wednesday, May 26 hit $3.04 per gallon, down one cent from a week ago, but up from $2.89 a month ago. A year earlier, the average price was $1.96 per gallon. According to AAA, the national average has stabilized followin…
NY Sees Gas-Price Rise, But No Shortages After Pipeline Cyberattack NY Sees Gas-Price Rise, But No Shortages After Pipeline Cyberattack
NY Sees Gas-Price Rise, But No Shortages After Pipeline Cyberattack Gas prices in New York continue to increase, though there has been no statewide gas shortage following the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline due to a cyberattack. Statewide, prices at the pump have soared six cents in the past week, from $2.99 to $3.05 a gallon, though it is still behind the national average, which has topped $3 and hit $3.04 as of Friday, May 14. A month ago, the average price per gallon in New York was at $2.89 and a year ago it was sitting at $2.16. New York was largely spared any dramatic impact from the pipeline shutdown, which travels from the south and en…
Gas Prices On Rise After Pipeline Cyberattack Sparking Concerns Of Rise Well Above $3 A Gallon Gas Prices On Rise After Pipeline Cyberattack Sparking Concerns Of Rise Well Above $3 A Gallon
Gas Prices On Rise After Pipeline Cyberattack Sparking Concerns Of Rise Well Above $3 A Gallon With gas prices already on the rise, a major pipeline cyberattack has sparked concerns they could spike well above $3 a gallon. Colonial Pipeline was forced to take four lines offline due to a cyberattack that was reported on Friday, May 7, leaving less fuel for the Eastern seaboard, and causing prices to rise in some places. Earlier story - Largest East Coast Fuel Pipeline Shuts Down Operations After Cyberattack As of Tuesday, May 11, the average price per gallon is $2.98, up six cents over a week and marking the most expensive national average since November 2014, according to AAA, …
Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut
Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Temperatures continue to rise, as do prices at the pump for motorists on the East Coast. Nationally, gas prices have risen to an average of $2.79 per gallon, up 11 cents from a month ago, and up four cents from just a week ago. In New York, motorists are paying an average of $2.90, with some of the highest prices in Westchester ($3.11 per gallon); Putnam ($2.99); Dutchess ($2.93) and Orange County ($2.83). On Long Island, motorists in Suffolk are paying an average of $2.92 and Nassau drivers are paying approximately $2.89 per gallon. Fairfield County motorists are paying an average of $2.…
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel With a record number of Americans hitting the road to celebrate the Fourth of July, motorists are seeing an uptick in prices at the pump. After weeks of seeing declining prices at gas pumps nationwide, AAA is reporting that on average, they’ve risen more than a nickel in advance of the holiday, which will see more travelers than ever. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon as of Tuesday, July 2; an increase of six cents from a week ago, though it’s down nearly nine cents from a month ago. Last year, the national average sat at $2.86. “For the more than 41 million m…