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•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Three in ten drivers agreed with that statement in a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), highli Read more
Demand for gasoline is down along with production
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.06, up 5 cents from last Monday. Read more
Gas prices drop by several cents across the region
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.01, down 9 cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA WCNY offers advice for students moving away from home
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
Back-to-college season is here, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding families to prioritize insurance as stud Read more
Oil prices drop slightly, gas prices plateau after last week’s jump
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.10, down 1 cent from last Monday. Read more
Oil prices on the rise along with summer demand for fuel
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.11, up 11 cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA Urges Drivers to Wrap Up Summer Safely
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The summer calendar is moving quickly, and AAA is reminding drivers to make traffic safety a priority. Read more
Local Prices Vary Amid Tensions Overseas
•Valerie Puma•
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.00, up 13 cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA reminds travelers to safeguard homes before vacations
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
Sending emails and getting “out of office” replies? Read more
AAA Insurance offers four keys to car theft prevention
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and AAA Insurance has tips to deter thieves. Read more
Greco leads data-driven decision-making for AAA
•Elizabeth Carey•AAA News
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy Greco as Sales Analytics Manager, a new Read more
Drivers should take steps to prevent harmful particles from entering or damaging vehicles
•Elizabeth Carey•Auto Services
An air quality alert is in effect as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region filling skies with smoke and harmful s Read more
Local Prices Mixed Amid Tensions in the Middle East
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.87, up 7 cents Read more
The public is invited to make donations at any AAA location this summer
•Elizabeth Carey•AAA News
AAA Western and Central New York is accepting donations to help fight hunger as part of a nationwide effort to provide at  Read more
38% of drivers admit to reading messages behind the wheel despite the risk
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) has released its 2025 Traffic Safety Culture Index, which explores how driv Read more
Demand for gasoline increased over the holiday weekend with millions traveling
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.80, down 6 cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA shares life-saving tips as extreme heat increases the risk of hot car deaths
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Summer weather is heating up across the region. Read more
Seasonal demand remains strong as prices trend lower
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.86, down 6 cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA advises motorists to prioritize tire maintenance before summer road trips
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
National Tire Safety Week runs from June 29 – July 4, 2026. Read more
AAA recommends a mid-year insurance checkup
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
National Insurance Awareness Day is Sunday, June 28, 2026, and AAA Western and Central New York encourages all policyholde Read more
Mafia on the Move: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
AAA Western and Central New York is offering a Group Travel tour for Buffalo Bills fans to see their favorite team on the  Read more
AAA offers tips to drivers to stay safe this season
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
Summer is here, and that means it is road trip season. Read more
New York Has 9th-Highest Gas Prices in the Nation
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.93, down 14 cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA shares safety tips as summer brings heat waves
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
After a long winter, Western and Central New Yorkers are welcoming summer. Read more
This year’s Independence Day forecast is slightly higher than 2025
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 Read more