Contact: | Sunny Mindel/ Mary Lasher (212) 788-2958 |
Deborah Wetzel (DCA) 212/487-4283 |
Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, joined by Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jane Hoffman, today announced results of a monthly Department of Consumer Affairs survey. This month's survey shows that regular and premium gasoline prices have jumped about 44% since June of last year, and that self service gasoline costs 11% more per gallon than it did last month.
Also in attendance at the press conference were Ralph Bombardiere, Executive Director of the Gasoline and Service Dealer's Association; Robert Sinclair, Jr. Manager of Public Information for the Automobile Club of New York, and Arnold Brown, a Board member and Secretary for the Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association, Inc.
The Department of Consumer Affairs surveyed 80 gas stations in the five boroughs.
The average citywide price for one gallon of gasoline is currently $1.78 for
regular and $1.92 for premium.
Mayor Giuliani said, "This increase affects all New Yorkers - from people
trying to get to work to families taking their summer vacations to small business
owners struggling to earn a profit. The Clinton administration has been asleep
at the wheel while gas prices continue to skyrocket nationwide. In March of
this year, the Clinton Administration told the nation gas prices would come
down in time for summer vacations. Then in May, Energy Secretary Bill Richardson
predicted gas prices would fall by September. Meanwhile, prices continue to
rise, with no end in sight. The American people deserve relief."
Mayor Giuliani noted that crude oil prices are up sharply from a year ago. The
price of crude oil is $33.05 a barrel, almost an 80% increase from last June
when a barrel of crude oil sold for $17.00.
Commissioner Hoffman said, "The news is shocking when you compare gas
prices for this June with prices from last June. At some stations, premium gas
is costing drivers more than $2.00 a gallon. Many consumers are being forced
to set aside more of their paycheck for gas or change their lifestyle so they
use their car less."
The survey revealed that Brooklyn and Queens consumers are paying the most for
gasoline, with an average price for regular at $1.79. The lowest average gas
prices for regular gasoline were found on Staten Island at $1.75 per gallon.
The Department of Consumer Affairs conducts a monthly survey of gasoline prices in all five boroughs. While this latest survey revealed that prices have increased steadily since June of 1999, the main objective is to inform motorists of the least expensive places to buy gasoline. The latest survey was conducted on June 21 (highlights attached).
Consumers can click onto the Consumer Affairs website at www.nyc.gov/consumers to view the results of the monthly survey or call the Department of Consumer Affair's hotline at 212-487-4444.
Department of Consumer Affairs Gasoline Price Survey - Highlights June 2000
Month-To-Month Averages | |||
May '00 | June '00 | Percent Change | |
Regular | $1.60 | $1.78 | +11% |
Premium | $1.75 | $1.92 | +10% |
Least Expensive Gas Station - Regular Gas | |||
Company | Address | Borough | Price Per Gallon |
Hess | 502 W. 45th St. | Manhattan | $1.66 |
Merit | 951 Bay St. | Staten Island | $1.69 |
Gulf | 1255 East Gun Hill Rd. | Bronx | $1.70 |
Citigas | 241-15 Hillside Ave. | Queens | $1.72 |
Merit | 740 Atlantic Ave. | Brooklyn | $1.73 |
Most Expensive Gas Station - Regular Gas | |||
Company | Address | Borough | Price Per Gallon |
Exxon | 291 W. 230th St. | Bronx | $1.90 |
Mobil | 1132 York Ave. | Manhattan | $1.86 |
Sunoco | 188-06 Hillside Ave. | Queens | $1.86 |
Amoco | 516 Vanderbilt Ave. | Brooklyn | $1.84 |
Shell | 1091 Hylan Blvd. | Staten Island | $1.80 |
Year to Year Averages
Regular | |||
Borough | June 1999 | June 2000 | Percent Change |
Citywide Average | $1.24 | $1.78 | +44% |
Queens | $1.23 | $1.79 | +46% |
Brooklyn | $1.24 | $1.79 | +44% |
Staten Island | $1.22 | $1.75 | +43% |
Bronx | $1.25 | $1.78 | +42% |
Manhattan | $1.30 | $1.76 | +35% |
Premium | |||
Borough | June 1999 | June 2000 | Percent Change |
Citywide Average | $1.39 | $1.92 | +38% |
Brooklyn | $1.37 | $1.93 | +41% |
Queens | $1.39 | $1.93 | +39% |
Bronx | $1.39 | $1.92 | +38% |
Staten Island | $1.38 | $1.91 | +38% |
Manhattan | $1.44 | $1.89 | +31% |
The DCA survey revealed that Brooklyn and Queens consumers are paying the
most for gasoline, where the average price of regular is $1.79. the lowest
average gas prices for regular gasoline were found Staten Island at $1.75
per gallon.
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