Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.13, down 13 cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.62. The New York State average is $2.40 – down nine cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.70. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.45 (down three cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.41 (down four cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.48 (down seven cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.39 (down six cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.40 (down twelve cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.34 (down six cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.39 (down nine cents since last week)

The national average price for a gallon of gas has dropped 25 cents over the past two weeks. Pump prices continue to decline around the country as oil prices have decreased significantly in response to the increasing public health and economic impact of COVID-19 and the crude price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. COVID-19 has forced gas prices down dramatically. Unfortunately, with limited travel and tourism, consumers are not benefiting. Analysts with Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), which supplies gas price information to AAA, expect prices to continue to drop – possibly to $1.25 - $1.50 nationally by May. Some states are already below the $2 mark.
 

AAA 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.