BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gas prices continue to spike across the country, state and in Western New York, reaching more record highs on Monday.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Buffalo is $4.82, up 19 cents from last week. In Batavia, AAA reports that average price of gas is up 17 cents to $4.82 a gallon, and in Rochester the average price increased by 18 cents to $4.88.
That's still less than the New York State average of $4.93 a gallon, which is up 17 cents from last week.
Both the state and local gas prices are above the national average, which is currently at $4.60 a gallon, 12 cents higher than last week, according to AAA.
Monday marks record-high gas prices at the national, state, and local levels, AAA reports. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.48, up 15 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.04.
Research from AAA found that 75% of U.S. adults would change their driving habits or lifestyle if the price of gas reaches $5.00 a gallon. This response was consistent among age groups.
Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that the domestic stock of gasoline has decreased while the demand has increased, driving the price for the product up.
Additionally, AAA reports that the price of oil remains over $110 per barrel. Prices for oil fluctuated this past week over concerns of a recession and the conflicts between Russian and Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the price of diesel fuel remains high, nearly double the average price on year ago in New York at $6.52 a gallon compared to $3.23, according to AAA. Nationally the average price of diesel is $5.55 a gallon.
AAA says drivers can conserve fuel by mapping their routes, avoiding peak traffic times, using cruise control when possible and combining errands into one trip.
AAA also notes that drivers should make sure their vehicle's tire pressure is at the recommended level to achieve the best gas mileage. Drivers should also remove any unnecessary and bulky items from their vehicle because it takes more fuel to accelerate a heavy vehicle.
For more information about how to look up gas prices across the country, or to get more fuel-saving tips from AAA, head to the AAA website.
