Gas prices in the Capital Region are on the rise and are very close to hitting $5. According to GasBuddy, some gas stations in Glens Falls, Cairo, Hudson, and Catskill have the price of regular gas at $4.99 per gallon.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gas prices in the Capital Region are on the rise and are very close to hitting $5. According to GasBuddy, some gas stations in Glens Falls, Cairo, Hudson, and Catskill have the price of regular gas at $4.99 per gallon.
On Monday, the price of gas in the Albany area was around $4.72 per gallon. Currently, GasBuddy reports that the average price is $4.87. Since last week, gas prices in the area have risen by 23 cents.
The average national price of gas is lower than the local average, according to Gas Buddy. The national average is currently $4.59 per gallon, which is 28 cents lower.
| Grade | Station | Price |
| Regular | Cumberland Farms, 1046 Kinderhook Street, Valatie | $4.51 |
| Mid-grade | Sunoco, 1099 Spring Street and Route 23, Catskill | $4.59 |
| Premium | Valero, 124 Fairview Avenue, Hudson | $4.95 |
| Diesel | Sunoco, 3009 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | $6.19 |
| Grade | Station | Price |
| Regular | Cumberland Farms, 236 Main Street and Route 32 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | Lukoil, 127 Ridge Street and Lawrence Street, Glens Falls | $5.89 |
| Premium | Lukoil, 127 Ridge Street and Lawrence Street, Glens Falls | $5.99 |
| Diesel | Cumberland Farms, 68 Route 9W and Corning Hill Road, Glenmont | $6.89 |
Looking for ways to save on gas? Easing up on the gas pedal, filling up at the beginning of the week, keeping tires properly inflated, and keeping up on maintenance can help save money at the pump.
