Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.44, up one cent since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.31. The New York State average is $2.61 – down two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.47. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.60 (down two cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.56 (down one cent since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.63 (down one cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.57 (down two cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.62 (down one cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.48 (down two cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.61 (down three cents since last week)

The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.44 per gallon, which is one cent more than last week, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 13 cents more than a year ago. The national price is up by one cent this week as crude oil prices increased last week, which has a direct impact on pump prices. Local gas prices have yet to be affected, but analysts are keeping a close eye on global demand. At the same time, winter demand for gasoline is now at its peak with many people traveling for President’s Day weekend and mid-winter break from schools. AAA bookings show that top destinations include Caribbean cruises and Orlando. 

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.