Gas prices on the rise before holiday weekend

Gas prices are on the rise heading into Labor Day, but numbers remain lower than in previous years.

According to AAA, the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Buffalo is $2.28, up one cent from last week.

In New York state, the average is $2.33 per gallon, up three cents from last week.

Across the country, the price per gallon jumped six cents, to $2.22.

The recent price hike is blamed on rising oil costs and recent weather issues, according to AAA.