Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.55, down two cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.38. The New York State average is $2.67 – down one cent from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.71. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.65 (down one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.61 (no change since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.66 (no change since last week)
• Rochester - $2.65 (no change since last week)
• Rome - $2.61 (no change since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.58 (down one cent since last week)
• Watertown - $2.66 (no change since last week)

Total domestic gasoline stocks continue to increase, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Stocks increased by 5.4 million barrels in the most recent report, bringing the total to 234.8 million barrels. Additionally, gas demand decreased. As stocks continue to grow, while demand decreases, pump prices across the nation are likely to continue seeing downward pressure this week before holiday travel begins. 

Gas prices are higher this year than one year ago. The year-over-year difference is due to higher crude prices this winter compared to last year.

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.