Crazy High Gas Prices Across New York State
If you are planning a weekend trip you might want to reconsider how far you plan on driving since gas prices continue to soar.
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Currently, the average gas price according to AAA in New York is around $4.05 per gallon but depending on where you are in the state you could be paying a lot more.
The National Average is around $3.87
Here is a look at the average price of a gallon of gas across New York State.
Albany - $4.05
Batavia - $3.97
Binghamton - $4.11
Buffalo - $4.02
Elmira - $3.99
Ithaca - $4.03
New York City - $4.05
Rochester - $4.06
Syracuse - $4.02
Utica-Rome - $4.03
White Plains - $4.09
Currently, New York has the 7th highest average gas price per gallon in the county. Right now California has the highest average per gallon with around $5.07 per gallon.
After California, Hawaii has an average of just under $5 with $4.66 per gallon. Oregon and Washington are the next two highest prices per gallon with $4.28 in Oregon and Washington with $4.22.
Nevada is just above New York with an average of $4.22 per gallon.
Arkansas has the lowest price for a gallon of gas at $3.44. Texas has the next lowest average price per gallon $3.49.
If you have to drive AAA does offer some tips on how to get the best gas mileage possible.
► When buying a car, look for models that offer the best fuel economy in their class. For most drivers, an optional larger and/or more-powerful engine is unnecessary.
► Maintain your car according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Regular service will ensure optimum fuel economy.
► Take your car to a repair shop as soon as possible if the “Check Engine” light comes on. This indicates a problem that is causing excessive emissions and likely reducing fuel economy.
► Keep tires properly inflated. Underinflation reduces fuel economy.
► Slow down and drive the speed limit. On the highway, aerodynamic drag causes fuel economy to drop off significantly as speeds increase above 50 mph.
► Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and hard acceleration. These actions greatly increase fuel consumption.
► Avoid extended idling to warm up the engine, even in winter. It’s unnecessary and wastes fuel