Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Gas prices continue to climb: Here’s the current cost at the pump in Rochester

Headline from WHEC Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The ongoing war continues to drive up gas prices across the country, including here in Rochester. Diesel prices According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of diesel is now $6.50, nearly double from a year ago. Last year, the national average for diesel was $3.

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  1. Rochester First

    Gas prices continue to rise; Rochester sees 12-cent increase (opens Rochester First)

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    Rochester First's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Gas prices across the nation have risen 16 cents from last week, and Western New Yorkers may feel the increase at the gas pump. According to AAA's Monday report, the national average for a gallon of gas has increased 16 cents from last Monday.

  2. Rochester First

    ‘We’ve already budgeted $35K for fuel’: Record diesel prices squeeze Rochester snow plow company (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Diesel prices set another record Monday morning. In Rochester, the average price of diesel is $6.37 per gallon. Across New York, AAA reports diesel prices have risen 32 cents from last week, putting additional pressure on businesses that rely on diesel every day.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Gas prices continue to climb: Here’s the current cost at the pump in Rochester (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The ongoing war continues to drive up gas prices across the country, including here in Rochester. Diesel prices According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of diesel is now $6.50, nearly double from a year ago. Last year, the national average for diesel was $3.

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