Little change in this week's gas prices
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There wasn't much change is this week's gas prices compared to last week's.
Albany gas prices have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 546 stations in Albany. Gas prices in Albany are 1.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 70.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
The national average price is up one cent at $2.87, while New York's remained flat at $2.89. One year ago, the national average was $1.82 and New York's was $2.23.
Here are the regional averages across upstate New York:
- Albany - $2.86 (no chance since last week)
- Batavia - $2.85 (up one cent since last week)
- Buffalo - $2.82 (no change since last week)
- Ithaca - $2.86 (down one cent since last week)
- Rochester - $2.87 (no change since last week)
- Rome - $2.94 (up one cent since last week)
- Syracuse - $2.85 (no change since last week)
- Watertown - $2.95 (no change since last week)
When looking at the expected changes in gas prices, AAA says "Demand will likely increase as more communities open and students head back to in-person learning."