Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.63, up eight cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.61. The New York State average is $2.70 – up four cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.73. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $2.64 (up 4 cents since last week)
• Buffalo - $2.61 (up 3 cents since last week)
• Ithaca - $2.71 (up 2 cents since last week)
• Rochester - $2.68 (up 1 cents since last week)
• Rome - $2.69 (up 2 cents since last week)
• Syracuse - $2.67 (up 1 cents since last week)
• Watertown - $2.71 (up 3 cents since last week)

Gas prices have increased as demand continues to rise while total domestic stocks decrease. The latest report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that demand is much higher than last year at this time. As crude prices continue to rise, pump prices will likely follow suit as the country enters the spring and summer driving seasons. Motorists should expect higher gas prices through Memorial Day. 

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.