The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.14, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.41. The New York State average is $3.16, down a cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.54. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.21 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.18 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.17 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
No news is good news for drivers as gas prices stayed on track this past week, with the national average returning to $3.14 after a few dips. The summer of lower pump prices continues, as the busy driving season nears its end. As we enter peak hurricane season, storms affecting gas production and distribution are something to keep an eye on. But right now, with crude oil prices remaining steady, there’s no indication gas prices will make any drastic moves.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 9.04 million b/d last week to 9 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 227.1 million barrels to 226.3. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.8 million barrels per day. This morning, oil prices remain in the low to mid $60s per barrel. Analysts are keeping a close eye on potential hurricane activity that could impact gas prices if a storm hits a refinery.
Diesel costs are down slightly. Diesel prices this morning are down two cents to $3.69 compared to last week. The New York average is $3.90, down 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.
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.
