BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gas prices nationally are down one cent from last Monday's average, this week sitting at at $3.65.
One year ago, the price was $3.55. The New York State average is $3.73, is up two cents from one week ago.
A year ago, the NYS average was also $3.70. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia - $3.63 (up 8 cents from last Monday)
- Buffalo - $3.65 (up 5 cents from last Monday)
- Elmira - $3.64 (up 3 cents from last Monday)
- Ithaca - $3.71 (up 3 cents from last Monday)
- Rochester - $3.69 (up 5 cents from last Monday)
- Rome - $3.75 (up 1 cent from last Monday)
- Syracuse - $3.70 (up 3 cents from last Monday)
- Watertown - $3.78 (up 1 cent from last Monday
The demand for gas rose a little bit last week according to the Energy Information Administration. Domestic gasoline demand will pick back up as we get closer to Memorial Day weekend and the traditional start of summer driving season, which will likely come with an increase in prices at the pump.
This morning, oil prices range from $78 to $84. Diesel prices remain relatively steady. The national average price for diesel is $3.97, down three cents from last Monday. The New York average is $4.40, no change from a week ago.
To conserve fuel, motorists should map routes, avoid peak traffic times like rush hour, and combine errands into one trip while using cruise control when possible.
Drivers should also make sure tire pressure is at the vehicle’s recommended level for the best gas mileage while removing any unnecessary and bulky items from the car since it takes more fuel to accelerate a heavy vehicle.
To learn more visit gasprices.aaa.com/fuel-saving-tips
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