The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.83, up 3 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.12. The New York State average has stayed just below the $3-per-gallon threshold at $2.979, down from $2.998 last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.17. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $3.05 (no change from last Monday)
• Buffalo - $3.09 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Elmira - $2.77 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
• Ithaca - $3.11 (down 5 cents from last Monday)
• Rochester - $3.08 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Rome - $3.07 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Syracuse - $2.96 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Watertown - $3.01 (down 1 cent from last Monday)

The national average for a gallon of regular gas has gone up a couple of cents since last week to $2.85. Drivers are still paying less than they were last year, when the national average was $3.12. Pump prices are typically low in January thanks to a dip in gas demand and cheaper winter blend gasoline. Crude oil prices remain low as markets keep an eye on tensions in Iran, which is a member of OPEC and one of the world’s top oil producers. Any disruption to Iran’s oil infrastructure could have a ripple effect on gas prices here at home.

According to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased last week from 8.17 million b/d to 8.30 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 242 million barrels to 251. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.0 million barrels per day.

Diesel prices are also stable. The national average is $3.50 – same as last Monday. The New York average is $3.85, down one cent from a week ago.

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 38 cents, down a penny since last Monday. New York’s rate is still at 38 cents. The state is home to 17,438 chargers. An estimated 1.2 million AAA members live in households with one or more electric vehicles.

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. The state is home to 17,438 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.