BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — We’re currently experiencing the highest gas prices we’ve seen in the past seven years. The average price for a gallon of gas in western New York right now is $3.45/gallon.

Wednesday morning on Wake Up, AAA’s Elizabeth Carey explained where the gas price trends are going and what people can to do save on fuel.

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