Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.58, up three cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.27. The New York State average is $2.70 – up one cent from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.63. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.66 (up one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.65 (up five cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.66 (no change since last week)
• Rochester - $2.70 (up five cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.65 (up one cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.60 (no change since last week)
• Watertown - $2.68 (no change since last week)

Increased demand for gasoline with holiday travel did drive gas prices up slightly this week, but prices remain relatively stable. Oil prices are up as well which directly impacts gas prices. Crude oil supplies are down more than expected. Pump price savings, albeit it small, are still expected to come to New York State in early 2020. 

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.