Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.26, up one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.58. The New York State average is $2.50 – down three cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.75. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.55 (down 1 cent since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.55 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.38 (down 1 cent since last week)
• Rochester - $2.46 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.48 (down 1 cent since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.39 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.49 (down 1 cent since last week)

The latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that gasoline demand is on the rise and is much higher than last year at this time. Meanwhile, EIA reports that gasoline stocks around the country are also on the rise to the point where the growth rate is the highest gasoline stock level ever recorded by EIA, since it began collecting the data in 1990. It’s also much higher than last year at this time. Increased levels of gasoline stocks could help to meet rising demand, which means the impact to pump prices could be modest.

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.