AAA Gas Prices Report January 10, 2022: No Relief At The Pump As Oil Prices Increase; Local Prices Remain Flat

CENTRAL NEW YORK – Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.30, up one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.31. The New York State average is $3.48, down one cent from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.39.

AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
Batavia – $3.42 (down two cents from last week)
Buffalo – $3.45 (no change from last week)
Ithaca – $3.49 (no change from last week)
Rochester – $3.49 (down one cent from last week)
Rome – $3.52 (no change from last week)
Syracuse – $3.46i (up one cent from last week)
Watertown – $3.50 (no change from last week)

There’s no relief at the pump due to rising oil prices, which are back in the $80 per barrel territory. Last week, crude prices increased after the Energy Information Administration reported that total domestic crude stocks decreased. The current stock level is approximately 14 percent lower than at the end of December 2020, contributing to pressure on domestic crude prices. Additionally, a decision earlier last week by OPEC+ to maintain its crude production increases, starting in February 2022, also helped to bolster crude prices.

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.

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