\Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.40, up one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.53. The New York State average is $2.49 – up two 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 - $2.38 (down one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.42 (down one cent since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.47 (up one cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.45 (no change since last week)
• Rome - $2.51 (up three cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.42 (no change since last week)
• Watertown - $2.52 (up one cent since last week)

Pump prices have leveled off in most areas. Gas demand increased substantially according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) while total domestic gasoline supplies decreased. Total crude utilization across domestic refineries took a small step forward from 82 percent to 82.5 percent. All of these factors, including sustained higher crude prices, have contributed to higher pump prices for drivers and will likely lead to continued increases in pump prices in the weeks ahead. 

Crude prices, while on the rise, are fluctuating amid growing market concern that crude demand may continue to suffer as coronavirus infections rise and travel restrictions, which are meant to curb transmission of the virus, reduce crude demand. 

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