Dropping crude oil prices and winter blend fuel lead to lower prices
By AAA of Western and Central New York
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.56, down 6 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.51. The New York state average is $2.83 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.68.
AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia - $2.80 (down 1 cent since last week)
- Buffalo - $2.92 (down 3 cents since last week)
- Ithaca - $2.70 (down 4 cents since last week)
- Rochester - $2.81 (down 3 cents since last week)
- Rome - $2.81 (down 3 cents since last week)
- Syracuse - $2.71 (down 3 cents since last week)
- Watertown - $2.92 (down 2 cents since last week)
Motorists can add cheaper gas prices to their list of "things for which to be thankful" this Thanksgiving holiday season. Oil prices plunged on Friday - which has a direct impact on pump prices - and winter blend fuel is being used. Now that holiday shopping season is in full force, shoppers should keep in mind that gas stations along highly traveled routes may find prices more expensive. Before filling up, AAA recommends motorists download the free AAA mobile app to find the lowest gas prices in their area.
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 reminds members they can receive discounts at NOCO gas stations, as well as Fastrac locations. Learn more
HERE. Find the lowest prices in the area at
http://aaa.opisnet.com/index.aspx.
As upstate New York's largest member services organization, AAA Western and Central New York provides more than 870,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at
www.AAA.com.
