Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.85, no change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.58. The New York State average is $2.99 – a penny less than last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.78. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.94 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.99 (no change since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.91 (down a penny since last week)
• Rochester - $2.94 (down a penny since last week)
• Rome - $2.94 (no change since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.91 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Watertown - $3.02 (down a penny since last week)

The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.85 per gallon, which is the same price as last week, one cent more compared to last month, and 27 cents more than a year ago. With summer in the rearview mirror, gasoline demand has slumped. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), demand for gasoline fell to one of its lowest rates for the season last week at 9.53 million b/d (barrels per day) after hitting 9.65 million b/d during the previous week. The drop in demand occurred alongside gasoline stocks dropping by 1.7 million bbl (barrels) to 234.2 million bbl. As the national average for regular gasoline continues to remain flat, EIA’s latest report mostly signals that supply and demand for gasoline are in sync. That balance may tip as more gas stations begin to sell cheaper-to-produce winter blend gasoline – leading the nation’s motorists to likely see pump prices drop in the coming weeks.

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.