The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.07, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.06. The New York State average is $3.15, up two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.16. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.14 (up 2 cents from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.18 (up 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.19 (up 2 cents from last Monday)
As drivers prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving in record numbers, gas prices are relatively steady compared to last week. The national average for a gallon of regular has stayed consistent since last Monday. Despite the burst of gasoline demand that will occur during Thanksgiving week, overall demand is low this time of year which helps keep pump prices down. AAA projects 73.3 million people will travel by car, which is nearly 90 percent of Thanksgiving travelers. That figure could end up being higher if air travelers experience cancelled flights or choose to drive to avoid airports.
Filling the tank is a good idea the night before a road trip since it’s one less thing to do on travel day. AAA also recommends checking your battery and tire pressure before hitting the road. During the last Thanksgiving holiday period, AAA responded to nearly 600,000 emergency roadside assistance calls nationwide to help stranded drivers with issues like dead batteries, flat tires, and empty fuel tanks.
This morning oil is trading in the $57-$64 range per barrel. According to the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand decreased slightly. Diesel prices continue to increase. The national average is $3.79 – up two cents from last week. The New York average is $3.94, up four cents 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 is 39 cents. New York’s rate is 38 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.
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.