BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hurricane Laura is taking a toll on gas prices across New York State, and the nation, in general.
The national average is currently $2.23 per gallon — an increase of four cents since last week. New York’s is up four cents, too, at $2.29.
Last year at this time, the national average was $2.58, and the state average was $2.77.
Here’s a look at the localized increases across upstate New York:
- Batavia – $2.24 (up two cents since last week)
- Buffalo – $2.26 (up nine cents since last week)
- Ithaca – $2.23 (up five cents since last week)
- Rochester – $2.28 (up seven cents since last week)
- Rome – $2.33 (up three cents since last week)
- Syracuse – $2.24 (up seven cents since last week)
- Watertown – $2.34 (up six cents since last week)
Along with the effects of Hurricane Laura, AAA says an increase in demand has also led to higher prices at the pump.
