Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.86, down one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $1.87. The New York State average is $2.89 – down a penny from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.26. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.84 (down one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.82 (no change since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.87 (down one cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.87 (no change since last week)
• Rome - $2.93 (no change since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.85 (no change since last week)
• Watertown - $2.95 (no change since last week)

Vaccinations, warmer weather and Easter travel all contributed to an increase in demand for gasoline this past week. Due to the jump in demand, gasoline supplies tightened and reached their lowest level of the year. Meanwhile, oil prices are down a bit this morning which could help keep gas prices below $3 per gallon.

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