The price of gasoline is low, but in Rochester and across Western New York, drivers pay more for gas than elsewhere.

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter wants to know why.  The Democrat from Fairport is sending letters to the heads of Sunoco, Citgo, and ExxonMobil, seeking answers.

Rep. Slaughter said that on January 2nd, gas was selling at the Sunoco station on Culver Road for $1.88.  In New Jersey and Massachusetts, Slaughter drivers were paying $1.45 and $1.60, respectively.

According to AAA, the average price for gasoline nationwide was $1.67 on Thursday.  In Rochester, the average is $1.78.