Colorado gas prices have dropped on average, according to the most recent update from AAA, which cites fears of a potential global recession leading to less demand for oil. 

On June 27, AAA was reporting that the current average for the state was $4.90 whereas one week ago, it was just under $4.92. Still, gas prices are noticeably higher than they were one year ago, when the average was $3.37 per gallon of regular gas.

In Summit County, gas is averaging $5.08, and Hinsdale County in southwest Colorado is claiming the top spot for expensive gas with $5.64 per gallon. 

Monday’s national average sat at $4.89, 9 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents more than a month ago and $1.80 more than a year ago. The U.S. Energy Information Administration said it was delaying the release of gasoline demand data because of systems issues. Demand is a sign of whether motorists are fueling up or not, which in turn may be reflected in higher or lower pump prices.