BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drivers in Western New York and across the country are seeing gas price continue to creep back up, according to data from AAA.
The average price of a gallon of gas in Buffalo is $3.45, which is up three cents from last week. In Batavia, gas prices are currently at $3.44, five cents higher than the week before. The average price in Rochester also increased six cents from last week to $3.53 a gallon.
Nationally the average price of gas has increased nine cents since last week to $3.51. Across New York State, the average price of gas has increased six cents to $3.57. A year ago the state average was $3.55 and the national $3.36.
This is the second week in a row that the average price of gas in New York and across the country is back above what it was one year prior.
The average diesel fuel prices in New York State has remained the same as last week at $5.27 a gallon. A year ago the average price in the state was $3.91. Nationally, the average price of diesel is $4.68, up 6 cents.
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 vehicles 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.