BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — AAA reports that the average price of gas per gallon nationwide has jumped up five cents from just one week ago. The average stood at $3.68 last Monday and has now increased to $3.73.
Meanwhile, the statewide average price per gallon has dropped 10 cents - from $3.78 last Monday to $3.68. Buffalo has the third cheapest average price per gallon in the Western and Central New York regions at $3.79 per gallon. Only Elmira ($3.60) and Syracuse ($3.74) have cheaper gas.
Oil prices have remained low overall, and a cheaper winter blend of fuel is currently being sold. Nationwide gas prices are ib the rise due to an inconsistency in oil prices and a tight supply.
As Florida braces for a hurricane, gas is in high demand which has also contributed to the nationwide average spike.
