Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.28, up two cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.58. The New York State average is $2.47 – down two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.76. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.47 (down 6 cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.51 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.34 (down 3 cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.42 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.45 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.36 (down 2 cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.43 (down 3 cents since last week)

National pump prices have inched up this week due to rising crude oil prices. The price gains have coincided with total gasoline stocks growing by approximately 500,000 barrels to 257.9 million barrels last week, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). However, as a result of last week's frigid winter weather across the country, demand for gasoline fell sharply, after motorists stockpiled pre-storm, by approximately 500,000 barrels per day, according to EIA. 

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.