​​​​Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.38, down six cents since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.47. The New York State average is $2.56 – down three cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.59. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.55 (down four cents since last week)

• Buffalo - $2.51 (down two cents since last week)

• Ithaca - $2.59 (down three cents since last week)

• Rochester - $2.52 (down four cents since last week)

• Rome - $2.60 (down one cent since last week)

• Syracuse - $2.47 (down four cents since last week)

• Watertown - $2.55 (down three cents since last week)

The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has decreased by six cents to $2.38. A healthy stock level and cheaper crude prices continue to push pump prices down. The trend of pump prices facing downward pressure is likely to continue through the end of the winter driving season, especially amid concerns about the coronavirus causing the price of crude to decline. However, the current refinery maintenance season could put pressure on regional refinery utilization, supply and gas prices during the run-up to the spring driving season. Once refineries switch over to summer blend fuel, prices will start to increase since that formula is more expensive to produce.

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.