Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.18, the same for two weeks. One year ago, the price was $2.66. The New York State average is $2.26 – also the same for the last two weeks. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.85. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.22 (down two cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.18 (down two cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.18 (no change since last week)
• Rochester - $2.22 (down one cent since last week)
• Rome - $2.30 (up one cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.18 (down one cent since last week)
• Watertown - $2.28 (no change since last week)

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their new weekly report and revealed that gas demand fell. This decreasing demand for gasoline has helped pump prices stabilize, and if demand continues to drop, pump prices could push cheaper in the coming week.

AAA reminds travelers to plan any road trips in advance and to use AAA’s Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Map and TripTik.AAA.com to prepare for the latest state and local travel restrictions.

A members receive discounts at gas stations such as Fastrac, Maple Leaf Market and Shell locations across the country. Learn more here. You can find the lowest prices in your area at http://aaa.opisnet.com/index.aspx. Motorists can always find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel, and access AAA roadside assistance. Locate gas prices across the country at http://gasprices.aaa.com.