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Local Gas Prices Remain Lower Amid Rise in National Cost

National Average Gas Price Jumps 12 Cents

Western and Central New York Region Avoids Impact

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.92, up 12 cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $3.27. The New York State average is $3.63, up 3 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.35. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages: Read more

Insurance

AAA Insurance wins Progressive Platinum Blue Award

AAA Western and Central New York Insurance Team Earns Award

AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the Platinum Blue Award and BLUE statu Read more

Area travelers turn to travel insurance to protect their vacation investments

AAA Western and Central New York Receives National Recognition

AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the Allianz Partners Top Club Award. Read more

AAA shares tips for staying safe while sprucing up the yard

Know Before You Mow!

Warmer weather is finally arriving! Read more

Automotive

Take your old batteries to AAA, help the environment for a good cause

AAA Great Battery Roundup for Earth Day

It’s time to clean out your garage! Read more

New data shows $406 average vehicle repair cost for pothole damage in 2022

Pothole Season is Here and It Costs More

It’s pothole season in Western and Central New York! Read more

AAA advises motorists to be aware of battery issues

February 18 is National Battery Day

National Battery Day is recognized annually on February 18. Read more

Automotive News

Gas Prices

Steady oil prices, tepid demand produce quiet week at pump

Little Movement in Gas Prices as Road Trippers Await Holiday Weekend

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.62, down three cents from last Monday. Read more

Typical Pre-Memorial Day trends show low gas demand in early May

Lower Oil Prices Lead to Slower Rise in Gas Prices

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.65, down one cent from last Monday. Read more

Lower demand and oil prices result in steady gas prices

With May Approaching, Pump Prices Slow Their Climb Higher

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.66, down two cents from last Monday. Read more

Traffic Safety

AAA reminds teen drivers to make a PROMise

Safety First for Prom and Graduation Season

It’s prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. Read more

Fatal Motorcycle Crashes are on the Rise

AAA Shares Motorcycle Safety Tips for Bikers and Drivers during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key Read more

New AAA research exposes the crash danger of spillover speeding

Fast on the Freeway Can Lead to Fury on the Side Streets

Traffic Safety News

Travel

Second highest Memorial Day holiday travel forecast since AAA began tracking in 2000

AAA: Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer

AAA projects Read more

AAA and Bread Financial Survey Finds Gen Z and Millennials are willing to travel the farthest for events

Going the Extra Mile: Three in Five Younger Travelers Venture Out of State for Live Events

A new study from AAA and Bread Financial finds younger generations are driving a surge in live event travel. Read more

Florida remains the top destination for local travelers

Travelers Hop to Warmer Destinations for Easter

Easter travelers are hopping on cruise ships and heading to beaches to celebrate spring. Read more