Gas prices go down two cents from last week in Watertown

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices nudged down by two cents in Watertown from last week according to AAA of Western and Central New York.

The organization released its weekly check on the average cost of a gallon of gas for the Western and Central New York region. The average cost of a gallon of gas in the City of Watertown is $3.64. However, Ithaca and Rome share the title of having the highest gas price across the region at $3.67.

Watertown is second at $3.64. Here’s a look at the average gas prices from across the region:

• Batavia – $3.54 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Buffalo – $3.60 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Elmira – $3.49 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Ithaca – $3.67 (no change from last Monday)
• Rochester – $3.63 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Rome – $3.67 (up 1 cent from last Monday)
• Syracuse – $3.57 (down 1 cent from last Monday)
• Watertown – $3.64 (down 2 cents from last Monday)

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.50, down two cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.59. The state average is $3.62, down one cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69.

Diesel prices are relatively steady. The national average price for diesel is $3.83, down three cents from last Monday. The New York average is $4.23 down one cent from last Monday.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas has fallen across the country and in New York, with both averages slightly below where they were one year ago. The price of oil remains steady, trading in the low to mid $80s per barrel this morning. The latest data from the Energy Information Administration indicates a slight decrease in overall demand for gas, while the domestic stockpile of gas dipped fractionally. Gasoline production was off slightly as Gulf Coast refineries recovered from Hurricane Beryl.

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 on AAA’s fuel-saving tips webpage . Motorists can benefit from comparing pump prices before filling up with the AAA Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, and Android.

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