Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.91, up three cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.50. The New York State average is $3.01 – up two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.71. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.95 (no change since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.99 (no change since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.97 (up 7 cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.97 (up 4 cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.98 (up 4 cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.95 (up 3 cents since last week)
• Watertown - $3.03 (up 2 cents since last week)

The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.91 per gallon, which is three cents more than last week, six cents more than last month, and 41 cents more than a year ago. Gas prices continue to climb this week due to increased crude prices, which account for 50% of the price drivers pay at the pump.

Crude prices continue to rise due to concerns around the impact of U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iran, which will go into effect early next month and target Iran’s energy sector, and economic collapse in Venezuela.

With fall travel at its peak for Columbus Day and higher demand this weekend, gas prices jumped to summer-like levels while gasoline stocks are down slightly.
 

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.