The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.91, down four cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.02. The New York State average is $3.10, down two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.14. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

• Batavia - $3.13 (up two cents from last Monday)
• Buffalo - $3.14 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Elmira - $2.95 (down 3 cents from last Monday)
• Ithaca - $3.21 (no change from last Monday)
• Rochester - $3.15 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Rome - $3.16 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Syracuse - $3.06 (down 2 cents from last Monday)
• Watertown - $3.13 (down 3 cents from last Monday)

The holiday season is delivering a gift for drivers as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 4 cents since last Monday to $2.91. Gas prices are the lowest they have been in four years. The national average has stayed below $3 since December 2nd, the lowest it has been since May of 2021. As a record number of travelers prepare to hit the road later this month, they will be paying less than they were during the last holiday season when the national average was $3.04 to close out 2024.

New York prices are also down, as drivers keep an eye on the pump in hopes that local prices will continue to drop. Crude oil prices remain on the lower side, trading at $57 to $62 this morning. Sluggish gas demand and cheaper-to-produce winter blend gasoline are also contributing to the drop at the pump.

Diesel prices are also on the decline. The national average is $3.63 – down six cents from last week. The New York average is $3.92, 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 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.

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.