Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.10, which is seven cents higher than a week ago. One year ago, the price was $2.70. The New York State average is $2.22 – two cents higher than last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.87. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.25 (no change since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.19 (no change since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.12 (up one cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.21 (up one cent since last week)
• Rome - $2.24 (up three cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.11 (up one cent since last week)
• Watertown - $2.22 (up three cents since last week)

The national average gas price is on the rise along with demand. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand has continued to increase. If demand continues to trend higher, motorists will likely see pump prices continue to increase through the end of the month.

Oil prices are mixed and domestic crude prices decreased last week amid increased market concern that a second wave of COVID-19 may emerge and could lead to another reduction in crude demand. Domestic crude inventories are up and that also helped push oil prices down. 

A 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.