BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drivers in Western New York are continuing to see gas prices fall, according to data from AAA.
The national average price for a gallon of gas dropped 6 cents from last week, decreasing to $3.79, according to AAA. This time last year the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.19.
Currently the average cost for a gallon of gas in New York is $4.01, which is down 13 cents from last week. This time last year the average price was $3.28.
Here in Western New York, the average price of a gallon of gas in Buffalo is $4.09, which is down 10 cents from the week prior. In Batavia, the cost of a gallon of gas decreased 12 cents landing at $4.15. Meanwhile, Rochester saw a 11 cent decrease down to $4.15 a gallon.
AAA does warn that as we enter hurricane season, oil production in the Gulf of Mexico would be affected, which would affect prices as well.
While gas prices remain higher than last year, 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.
