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| Gas Prices Tumble 15 Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on October 6 @ 10:11 ) |
| Falling oil prices are leading to rapidly falling prices at the pumps, with a 15-cent drop in Massachusetts in the last week leaving prices at their lowest point locally in almost six months, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s October 6 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.329 per gallon, 15 cents less than last week. Prices haven’t been this low since around the middle of April. Massachusetts is currently 18 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.509. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.679. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 76 cents, from a low of $3.099 to a high of $3.859. Diesel fell 12 cents last week to $4.06. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.329 ($3.099-$3.859)/$3.529 ($3.279-$4.089) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.489 ($3.199-$4.159)/$3.719 ($3.379-$4.209) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.599 ($3.299-$4.259)/$3.789 ($3.419-$4.309) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.069 ($3.879-$4.199)/$4.169 ($3.999-$4.399) Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. |
| Gas Prices Down Eight More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on September 29 @ 11:55 ) |
| For the first time since late April, the average price of gasoline in Massachusetts has fallen under the $3.50 mark, thanks to an eight-cent decrease last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s September 29 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.479 per gallon, eight cents less than last week and 61 cents lower than the record high of $4.08 back on July 7. Massachusetts is currently 17 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.649. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.679. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 60 cents, from a low of $3.299 to a high of $3.899. Diesel fell seven cents last week to $4.18. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.479 ($3.299-$3.899)/$3.679 ($3.459-$4.089) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.639 ($3.419-$4.159)/$3.869 ($3.559-$4.209) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.749 ($3.519-$4.259)/$3.949 ($3.659-$4.309) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.189 ($3.999-$4.399)/$4.169 ($3.999-$4.399) Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing more than 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services. |
| Gas Prices Down Six Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on September 22 @ 10:15 ) |
| One week after jumping six cents in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, gasoline prices in Massachusetts reversed themselves, with prices today down six cents over last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s September 22 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.559 per gallon, six cents less than last week and the lowest prices have been in Massachusetts since early May. Massachusetts is currently 18 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.739. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.679. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 53 cents, from a low of $3.429 to a high of $3.959. Diesel fell 12 cents last week to $4.27. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.559 ($3.429-$3.959)/$3.729 ($3.539-$4.089) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.719 ($3.559-$4.199)/$3.879 ($3.639-$4.209) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.839 ($3.659-$4.299)/$3.999 ($3.739-$4.309) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.279 ($4.159-$4.499)/$4.279 ($4.159-$4.499) Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing more than 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services. |
| Gas Prices Up Six Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on September 15 @ 10:21 ) |
| The impact of Hurricane Ike on gas prices is being felt a bit in Massachusetts, with prices up six cents over last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s September 15 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.619 per gallon, six cents more than last week. It’s the first increase recorded by AAA in Massachusetts since early July. Massachusetts is currently 23 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.849. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.659. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 57 cents, from a low of $3.389 to a high of $3.959. Diesel fell five cents last week to $4.37. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.619 ($3.389-$3.959)/$3.759 ($3.539-$4.089) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.749 ($3.409-$4.199)/$3.929 ($3.639-$4.209) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.879 ($3.509-$4.299)/$4.009 ($3.739-$4.309) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.379 ($4.199-$4.699)/$4.399 ($4.299-$4.499) Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office.AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing more than 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services. |
| Gas Prices Down Another Five Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on September 8 @ 09:58 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have fallen for the ninth straight week, down another five cents, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s September 8 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.559 per gallon, five cents less than last week and 53 cents from the record high of $4.08 back on July 7. Massachusetts is currently 10 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.659. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.659. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 72 cents, from a low of $3.379 to a high of $4.099. Diesel fell eight cents last week to $4.42. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.559 ($3.379-$4.099)/$3.769 ($3.539-$4.239) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.719 ($3.479-$4.299)/$3.929 ($3.639-$4.309) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.829 ($3.579-$4.399)/$4.029 ($3.739-$4.509) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.429 ($4.209-$4.669)/$4.399 ($4.299-$4.499) Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. |