BUFFALO, N.Y. — The national average for gas prices has come to a halt a week after seeing an increase. Gas is $3.26 which is two cents down from last week, and a year ago it was reported as $3.37.
A year ago, the NYS average was $3.45. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia - $3.23 (no change from last Monday)
- Buffalo - $3.29 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Elmira - $3.11 (up 4 cents from last Monday)
- Ithaca - $3.23 (up 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rochester - $3.26 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rome - $3.33 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Syracuse - $3.24 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
- Watertown - $3.29 (no change from last Monday)
Oil prices range from $76 to $81 per barrel, a $2 decrease from one week ago. Diesel prices are also fluctuating. The national average price for diesel is $4.07, down 3 cents from one week ago, and down from $4.43 a year ago. The New York average for diesel is $4.40, down 1 cent from a week ago, and lower than $5.07 one year ago.
AAA says 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.
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