Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.13, down three cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $2.61. The New York State average is $2.23 – down one cent 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 - $2.19 (down one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.20 (down one cent since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.18 (no change cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.22 (down one cent since last week)
• Rome - $2.30 (down one cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.15 (down two cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.29 (no change since last week)

Refineries are switching over to winter blend fuel, which is cheaper to produce and offers savings at the pump. As gas stations begin to sell the winter blend, we should see gas prices continue to drop.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that gas demand increased from 8.29 million barrels per day to 8.55 million b/d. However, the current estimate for demand is 1.23 million b/d lower than the rate at this time in 2019. Low demand, as total domestic stocks decreased as well, has helped pump prices decrease. As demand remains low, American drivers should expect pump prices to continue to decline this fall.

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.