Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.42, down four cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.46. The New York State average is $2.74 – down four cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.65. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.81 (down 3 cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.83 (down 5 cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.61 (down 4 cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.72 (down 4 cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.74 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.62 (down 4 cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.87 (no change since last week)

When it hit $2.44 last week, the national gas price average set a new record low for 2018. AAA expects the national gas price average to fluctuate through the end of the month.

Globally, crude supply is growing faster than anticipated. Contributing to the surplus is the United States’ record-breaking production levels – which hit the highest level ever recorded last month. To help reduce the growing surplus of global crude supply, last week the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed to cut crude production, which sent oil prices up. If oil prices continue to rise, pump prices could do the same.

Motorists can always find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel, and access AAA roadside assistance. Locate gas prices across the country at http://gasprices.aaa.com.

AAA WCNY wants to remind members that they can receive discounts at NOCO gas stations, as well as Fastrac locations. Learn more here. You can find the lowest prices in your area at http://aaa.opisnet.com/index.aspx.