AAA research shows pump prices remain at record level for month of November
BUFFALO, NY — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.00, down 16 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.06. The New York State average is $4.25, down 9 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.11.
AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:
• Batavia – $4.27 (down 6 cents from last Monday)
• Buffalo – $4.29 (down 5 cents from last Monday)
• Elmira – $4.05 (down 9 cents from last Monday)
• Ithaca – $4.33 (down 6 cents from last Monday)
• Rochester – $4.31 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
• Rome – $4.33 (down 4 cents from last Monday)
• Syracuse – $4.22 (down 7 cents from last Monday)
• Watertown – $4.24 (down 13 cents from last Monday)
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 16 cents from last week to $4.00 per gallon. Gas prices have been going down for nearly two weeks, as crude oil prices have dipped, but pump prices remain the highest they’ve ever been during this time of year. Before 2026, the national average had never gone above $4 per gallon during the month of November. This morning, oil prices range from $89 to $96 per barrel compared to $99 to $108 one week ago.
The latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that gasoline demand increased while total domestic gasoline supply decreased. Production is on the rise.
Diesel prices are down this morning, though prices remain much higher than a year ago. The national average is $6.17, down 12 cents from last week, up from $3.73 a year ago. In New York, the average diesel price is $6.43 per gallon, down 5 cents from last week. A year ago, New York drivers were paying an average of $3.89 per gallon.
When it comes to EV charging, the national average for L2 commercial electricity remains steady. Today’s national average per kilowatt-hour of electricity at a public EV charging station is down three cents to 39 cents. New York’s rate is 40 cents. The state is home to 20, 557 chargers. An estimated 1.2 million AAA members live in households with one or more electric vehicles. The 2026 AAA Car Guide shows renewed interest in electric vehicles amid high pump prices.
To conserve fuel, motorists should map routes, avoid peak traffic times like rush hour, and combine errands into one trip while using cruise control when possible. Drivers should also make sure tire pressure is at the vehicle’s recommended level for the best gas mileage, while removing any unnecessary and bulky items from the car, since it takes more fuel to accelerate a heavy vehicle. Motorists can benefit from comparing pump prices before filling up with the AAA Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
AAA members can save on gas at Love’s Travel Stops or by joining the Fuel Rewards at Shell program. Learn more about those discounts here. Motorists can locate gas prices across the country and stay up to date on news and fuel-saving tips at www.gasprices.AAA.com, while the AAA Mobile App locates the cheapest fuel prices based on a user’s location.