Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.04, no change since Monday. One year ago, the price was $1.97. The New York State average is $3.08 – up one cent since Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.19. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages: 

• Batavia - $3.01 (up one cent since Monday)
• Buffalo - $3.00 (no change since Monday)
• Ithaca - $3.00 (no change since Monday)
• Rochester - $3.03 (up one cent since Monday)
• Rome - $3.11 (up two cents since Monday)
• Syracuse - $3.04 (up one cent since Monday)
• Watertown - $3.13 (up one cent since Monday)

*Note: markets with no change have fluctuated less than one cent.

Higher demand will likely contribute to fluctuations in pump prices through the holiday weekend, particularly as AAA predicts 34 million Americans will travel by car – an increase of 53% from last year. 

The latest reports show that total domestic crude inventories are down, while crude prices have increased this week. However, price gains have been limited by market concerns that increasing coronavirus infections around the world could reduce crude consumption this year.

Motorists can benefit from comparing pump prices before filling up with the AAA Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, and Android - a convenient option to find the lowest gas prices in a given area. Plus, the app is the quickest way to request roadside assistance, map a route, find discounts, or book a hotel. 

AAA members receive discounts at gas stations such as Fastrac, Maple Leaf Market and Shell locations across the country. Learn more here.

Motorists can also locate gas prices across the country and stay up-to-date on the latest news and fuel-saving tips at:

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