The national average price for a gallon of gasoline was down three cents over the past week to $3.76, but local prices contradicted the national trend. The new York State average is now $3.82, up 14 cents since last Monday. Here are the regional averages from around the state:
· Batavia – $3.75 (up 2 cents from last week)
· Buffalo – $3.76 (up 9 cents from last week)
· Elmira – $3.76 (up 24 cents from last week)
· Ithaca – $3.80 (up 9 cents from last week)
· Rochester – $3.79 (up 9 cents from last week)
· Rome – $3.85 (up 10 cents from last week)
· Syracuse – $3.73 (up 14 cents from last week)
· Watertown – $3.83 (up 13 cents from last week)