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Gas prices hit new records and still going up

By Press Release

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.

 

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