Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.62, down three cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.84. The New York State average is $2.82 – down two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.00. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.76 (down seven cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.78 (down two cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.75 (down two cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.77 (down two cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.80 (down three cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.70 (down two cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.75 (down two cents since last week)

Although pump prices continue to fall this week, growing demand amid tightening stocks have helped to slow down the pace of the decline nationally. With prices down across the region, it appears as though the highest gas prices of the year are behind us. However, demand is still high with summer tourism season ongoing. Motorists could see a spike in pump prices over Labor Day weekend, the final long weekend of the summer. Other issues that could push prices up include hurricane season if a refinery is damaged and tensions in the Middle East.

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.