Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.13, up two cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $2.60. The New York State average is $2.23 – up one cent from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.69. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.19 (up one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.20 (up two cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.19 (up one cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.23 (up one cent since last week)
• Rome - $2.31 (up one cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.15 (up one cent since last week)
• Watertown - $2.28 (no change since last week)

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by two cents in the past week, though it is still significantly cheaper than last year (-47 cents). In a report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand increased while total domestic stocks decreased leading to that national average increase. However, EIA’s weekly demand estimate is lower than last year’s rate at this time. Low overall demand will likely contribute to pump prices remaining low this season. 

Domestic crude prices are fluctuating amid rising coronavirus infections worldwide, which could reduce global crude demand as countries impose new restrictions meant to stop the spread of the virus. 

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 http://gasprices.aaa.com.