Press release the Automobile Association of America:
On March 8, we set a new record for the highest average gas prices ever recorded at the local, state, and national level. March 8 prices surpassed the highest prices previously set during the recession in July of 2008.
Today, on March 9, prices continue to increase.
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, up 8 cents since yesterday. One year ago, the price was $2.80. The New York State average is 4.43, up 6 cents from yesterday. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.85. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
- Batavia - $4.35 (up 6 cents from yesterday)
- Buffalo - $4.37 (up 7 cents from yesterday)
- Ithaca - $4.38 (up 3 cents from yesterday)
- Rochester - $4.38 (up 5 cents from yesterday)
- Rome - $4.41 (up 6 cents from yesterday)
- Syracuse - $4.39 (up 5 cents from yesterday)
- Watertown - $4.40 (up 5 cents from yesterday)
You can check daily prices at: https://gasprices.aaa.com/.
This morning, oil prices are over $120 per barrel.