Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.75, down six cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.92. The New York State average is $2.90 – down three cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.07. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.83 (down one cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.87 (down one cent since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.84 (down two cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.84 (down three cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.86 (down one cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.81 (down three cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.88 (down five cents since last week)

Gasoline stocks rose again last week though they remain much lower than last year. If stocks continue to increase, alongside declining oil prices, American motorists will likely see the cost of gasoline continue to fall at their local gas stations this week. 

Summer 2019 gasoline demand is forecasted to be extremely high - reaching some of the highest levels on record in the U.S. If the country sees warm summer weather that encourages travel and demand reaches expected levels, pump prices could see modest increases, especially if supply is tight in local markets. 

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.