Gas Prices Remain Stable Amidst Holiday Travel

Gas Prices Remain Stable Amidst Holiday Travel

Lower prices are expected in coming weeks
Elizabeth Carey
Gas Pump

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.55, no change since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.33. The New York State average is $2.69 – up two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.66. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

 

  • Batavia - $2.65 (no change since last week)
  • Buffalo - $2.60 (down one cent since last week)
  • Ithaca - $2.66 (no change since last week)
  • Rochester - $2.65 (no change since last week)
  • Rome - $2.64 (up three cents since last week)
  • Syracuse - $2.60 (up two cents since last week)
  • Watertown - $2.68 (up two cents since last week)


Gas prices are relatively stable given the increase in demand for holiday travel this week. With so many motorists out and about for holiday shopping and for holiday road trips, demand is high.
Pump price savings, albeit it small, are expected to come to New York State by the end of the year and are likely to linger into next year. 

AAA forecasts that motorists can expect gas prices to edge cheaper by about a dime in the coming weeks as regional refinery rates and gasoline stocks increase throughout the Northeast region. 

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.