BUFFALO, N.Y. — The national average for gas has gone down six cents since last Monday putting the average price at $3.53. The NYS average is down two cents putting the average price at $3.70. A year ago today the NYS average price was $3.56.
AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia - $3.61 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Buffalo - $3.64 (no change from last Monday)
- Elmira - $3.47 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
- Ithaca - $3.68 (no change from last Monday)
- Rochester - $3.66 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rome - $3.69 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Syracuse - $3.62 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Watertown - $3.71 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
These prices have been the largest decrease in the span of one week for 2024 thus far.
According to AAA "Steady oil prices, with the cost for a barrel of oil resting in the high $70s to low $80s, and modest demand for gasoline overall is offering motorists some savings as we move into the unofficial start of summer. The latest data from the Energy Information Administration indicates gas demand is down, while supply is up slightly."
They have also reported that diesel prices are moving down. The national average price for diesel is $3.85, down two cents from last Monday. The New York average is $4.31, down three cents from last Monday.
"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." AAA wrote in a press release.
To learn more visit westerncentralny.aaa.com
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