The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.13, down five cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.50. The New York State average is $3.20, down two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.75. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.32 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.29 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.34 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
Although gas prices saw a brief uptick in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, they have resumed their decline at the national and local levels as the supply chain recovered last week. While tensions in the Middle East persist, oil prices are retreating as well. This morning oil is trading in the low $70s per barrel. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand rose slightly while total domestic stocks also increased slightly over the last week. The arrival of cheaper winter-blend gasoline is also taking pressure off pump prices.
When it comes to EV charging, the national and state averages for L2 commercial electricity remain steady. The national average for a kilowatt of electricity at an L2 commercial charging station sits at 35 cents. An estimated 1.2 million AAA members live in households with one or more electric vehicles.
For drivers who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.57, down two cents from last Monday. The New York average is $3.90, down two cents from last Monday.day.
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