The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.14, up two cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.45. The New York State average is $3.11, up one cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.60. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.18 (up four cents from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.09 (up one cent from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.12 (up three cents from last Monday)
Back and forth strikes between Israel and Iran have stoked concern of rising oil prices as a result of the conflict. Although domestic fuel prices were already trending higher last week prior to the first attack, oil prices have increased from $65 per barrel last Monday to an average of $73-75/bbl this morning, the highest average since January. AAA’s partner OPIS (Oil Price Information Service) says this jump in prices is likely a short-term, knee-jerk reaction to headlines, and OPIS does not anticipate a dramatic rise in oil prices without further escalation in the region. However, if crude oil prices remain at elevated levels, motorists may see gas prices rise over the coming weeks.
For drivers who use diesel fuel, the national average price for diesel is $3.52, up three cents from last Monday. The New York average is $3.86, up one cent from last week.
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 stands at 36 cents. 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.
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