The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.14, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.51. The New York State average is $3.17, one cent lower from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.61. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.22 (no change from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.18 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.18 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
Summer road trippers continue to enjoy cheaper gas prices at the pump compared to one year ago. Today’s national average for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.14, some 37 cents lower than last July. The summer of lower gas prices continues thanks to crude oil prices averaging around $65 per barrel. With no disruption in the global delivery of oil, the main ingredient in the production of gasoline, and relative calm as it relates to storms in the tropics that could impact refineries and fuel delivery, gas prices are holding steady in the heat of summer.
The Energy Information Administration reports gasoline demand increased from 8.48 million barrels per day last week to 8.96. Total domestic gasoline supply dipped slightly from 232.9 million barrels to 231.1. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.4 million barrels per day.
Diesel costs have fluctuated recently. Diesel prices this morning are up a cent to $3.73 compared to last week. The New York average is $3.92, no change 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.
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.
