Buffalo gas prices on the rise [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The average price per gallon of gas in the Buffalo area has risen nearly five cents in the past week, averaging $3.55/gallon, according to GasBuddy. 

GasBuddy says prices in Buffalo are 20.5 cents per gallon higher now than a month ago, but still a little more than ten cents per gallon lower than last year at this time.  They surveyed over 472 gas stations in Buffalo. 

The national average price per gallon of gas has fallen nearly two cents in the past week, averaging $3.63 per gallon. 

GasBuddy experts believe the price of gas per gallon will begin to level off for the season.

“With more confidence every day, it appears the spring top is in: average gas prices have started to cool off in many areas. For now, few Americans …