The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.17, up four cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.54. The New York State average is $3.11, up one cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.45. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.09 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.07 (up 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.12 (no change from last Monday)
With Spring Break in full swing, drivers are paying more at the pump compared to last week. The national average for a gallon of gas went up 3 cents since last Thursday to $3.15. Gas prices typically start going up this time of year and peak during summer. But the national average is still about 40 cents lower than last year, due to tepid gasoline demand and weak crude oil prices.
According to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 8.81 b/d last week to 8.64. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 240.6 million barrels to 239.1. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.2 million barrels per day. Crude oil prices have increased slightly, ranging from $69 to $75 per barrel this morning.
For drivers who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.60, up two cents from last Monday. The New York average is $3.93, down one cent from last Monday.
When it comes to EV charging, the national and state averages for L2 commercial electricity remain steady. Today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station remained at 34 cents, the same amount for 7 months. An estimated 1.2 million AAA members live in households with one or more electric vehicles.
To conserve fuel, motorists should map routes, avoid peak traffic times like rush hour, and combine errands into one trip while using cruise control when possible. Drivers should also make sure tire pressure is at the vehicle’s recommended level for the best gas mileage while removing any unnecessary and bulky items from the car since it takes more fuel to accelerate a heavy vehicle. Get more tips here: https://gasprices.aaa.com/news/fuel-saving-tips/. Motorists can benefit from comparing pump prices before filling up with the AAA Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
AAA members receive discounts at gas stations such as Fastrac, Maple Leaf Market and Shell. Learn more here. AAA members can save on gas by joining the Fuel Rewards at Shell program. Join now at AAA.com/Shell. Motorists can also locate gas prices across the country and stay up-to-date on news and fuel-saving tips at http://gasprices.AAA.com.
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