Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.88, up two cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.14. The New York State average is $2.91 – up a penny from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.41. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.85 (up one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.83 (up one cent since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.88 (up one cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.89 (up two cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.94 (up two cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.87 (up two cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.95 (up three cents since last week)

Gas prices continue to increase this week. However, increased gasoline stocks and a decrease in demand have helped to slow the rate at which prices have increased. Total domestic gas stocks are up while demand is down slightly. Gas prices continue to increase, but if these trends continue, prices will increase at a slower rate than Americans have seen since the beginning of the month.

Crude prices are fluctuating over market concern that demand may stumble as some countries restart coronavirus restrictions to curb growing infection rates. 

Motorists can benefit from comparing pump prices before filling up with the AAA Mobile App - a convenient option to find the lowest gas prices in a given area. Plus, the app is the quickest way to request roadside assistance. Learn more at www.AAA.com/Mobile.

AAA members receive discounts at gas stations such as Fastrac, Maple Leaf Market and Shell locations across the country. Learn more here. 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:

AAA Gas Prices