The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, down five cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.20. The New York State average is $3.16, down two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.24. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia – $3.20 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
- Buffalo – $3.18 (no change from last Monday)
- Rochester – $3.19 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11, down from last week. According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gasoline has fallen to a four-month low, contributing to the continued decline in pump prices. With the third quarter of 2025 ending in higher gasoline inventories and the seasonal transition from summer-grade to winter-grade fuel, consumers are likely to see even lower prices at the pump in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, oil prices remain steady in the low to mid $60s per barrel. According to data from the Energy Information Administration, gas demand is up slightly while supply is down a tiny bit, and production increased last week.
Diesel prices are stable. The national average $3.65 – down 3 cents from last week. The New York average is $3.87, down 2 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 stands at 36 cents. New York’s rate is 36 cents. The state has approximately 12,829 chargers. 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.
