The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.02, seeing no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.08. The New York State average is $3.14, down one cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.42. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.23 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.16 (no change from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.24 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
Going nowhere fast is an apt description of the national average for a gallon of gas, which shed less than a penny since last week, staying at $3.02. It has been close to the $3 level for five weeks, yet faces stubborn resistance. Right now, 31 states already have an average below $3, but experts are unsure if the national average will fall below that threshold soon, despite low demand and cheaper oil. With the winter holidays around the corner, demand will tick up and we could see a temporary spike in prices to match.
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 continues to sit at 34 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 $3.50, down one cent from last Monday. The New York average is $3.85, down one cent from last Monday.
