Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.61, up one cent since last week. One year ago, the price was $2.76. The New York State average is $2.69 – no change from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.94. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.66 (no change since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.65 (down one cent since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.67 (no change since last week)
• Rochester - $2.67 (up one cent since last week)
• Rome - $2.67 (no change since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.60 (up three cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.66 (up one cent since last week)

Domestic demand for gasoline remains high as stocks continue to decline, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Growing demand, amid tight gasoline supplies, has contributed to a nominal increase in the national average – one cent since in the past week. 

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.