Why are gasoline prices higher in Herkimer,NY?

Answer 1

travel distance from generation plant

Answer 2

The final price at the pump is based on variable criteria. Cost to transport the fuel to the station, local tax rates, local economic conditions (if the rents/cost of living is higher in Herkimer than surrounding areas, then the stations will have to charge higher prices to meet those higher costs), etc. Plus, 80% of all gas stations are privately owned, so the owners have to set the prices based on their own operating costs, etc.