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Long Island Gas Prices Dip Below $3 Amid Competition

12/18/2025

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Gas prices on Long Island have fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time in months.
Suffolk County and Nassau County averages are $2.95 and $2.94 per gallon, respectively.
The statewide average in New York is $3.09.
Analysts attribute the decline to competition among gas stations.
Motorists report mixed experiences and warn that geopolitical tensions could influence future prices.

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Story summary

Gas prices on Long Island have fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time in months.
Suffolk County and Nassau County averages are $2.95 and $2.94 per gallon, respectively.
The statewide average in New York is $3.09.
Analysts attribute the decline to competition among gas stations.
Motorists report mixed experiences and warn that geopolitical tensions could influence future prices.