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| Gas Prices Up Four Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 8 @ 11:49 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up four cents today, the second consecutive week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 8 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.689 per gallon, up four cents from last week and six cents from two weeks ago. The current price is seven cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.75. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.86, 82 cents lower than today’s average. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 33 cents, from a low of $2.569 to a high of $2.899. 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 $2.689 ($2.569-$2.899)/$2.829 ($2.799-$2.859) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.809 ($2.589-$3.059)/$2.959 ($2.929-$2.999) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.919 ($2.689-$3.259)/$3.059 ($3.029-$3.099) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.949 ($2.889-$3.099)/$2.959 ($2.929-$2.989) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week A bit of spring fever is in the air, and with it thoughts of heading out in the car for a quick weekend getaway or even a longer vacation. Choose a route that enables you to travel at constant speeds and bypass congested areas as much as possible. Unless you’re taking a scenic route, avoid two-lane roads with lots of stop signs and traffic signals, in order to get the best gasoline mileage possible. 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 Up Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 1 @ 12:08 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up two cents today, the first time prices have risen in AAA’s weekly survey since mid-January, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 1 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.649 per gallon, up two cents from last week. The current price is six cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.70. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.87, 77 cents lower than today’s average. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 38 cents, from a low of $2.519 to a high of $2.899. 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 $2.649 ($2.519-$2.899)/$2.809 ($2.799-$2.849) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.779 ($2.539-$2.999)/$2.939 ($2.949-$2.999) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.889 ($2.639-$3.199)/$3.039 ($3.049-$3.099) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.909 ($2.799-$3.099)/$2.999 ($2.989-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week The arrival of March is a reminder to have your vehicle serviced regularly by a certified technician, who can also inspect important vehicle components that can affect fuel consumption. 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 Another Penny, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 22 @ 11:39 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down for the fifth straight week, down one cent today and ten cents over that five-week period, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 22 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.629 per gallon, down one cent from last week. The current price is two cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.64. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.85, 77 cents lower than today’s average. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 45 cents, from a low of $2.449 to a high of $2.899. 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 $2.629 ($2.449-$2.899)/$2.839 ($2.759-$2.899) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.759 ($2.499-$2.999)/$2.979 ($2.859-$3.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.869 ($2.589-$3.199)/$3.079 ($2.959-$3.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.899 ($2.799-$2.999)/$2.989 ($2.839-$3.089) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If you must replace a gas cap, make sure it is the right one for your car. A poorly fitting cap can cause engine problems, increase emissions and reduce fuel economy. 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 Two More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 15 @ 11:16 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down for the forth straight week, down two cents today and nine cents from four weeks ago, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 15th survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.639 per gallon, down two cents from last week. The current price is two cents higher than the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.61. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.88, 75 cents lower than today’s average. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 40 cents, from a low of $2.499 to a high of $2.899. 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 $2.639 ($2.499-$2.899)/$2.819 ($2.679-$2.899) Mid-grade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.769 ($2.599-$2.999)/$2.949 ($2.779-$3.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.87 ($2.699-$3.299)/$3.049 ($2.879-$3.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.929 ($2.819-$2.999)/$3.039 ($2.839-$3.199) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Most vehicles are optimized get the best highway fuel economy around 55-60 mph. If you drive too fast or accelerate quickly your vehicles fuel economy will suffer. Easy on the gas and brake will return the best fuel economy. |
| Gas Prices Down Three More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 8 @ 11:28 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down for the third straight week, down three cents today and seven cents from three weeks ago, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 8 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.659 per gallon, down three cents from last week. The current price is equal to the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.65. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.85, 80 cents lower than today’s average. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 38 cents, from a low of $2.519 to a high of $2.899. 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 $2.659 ($2.519-$2.899)/$2.819 ($2.699-$2.899) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.789 ($2.559-$3.059)/$2.959 ($2.799-$3.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.899 ($2.659-$3.299)/$3.059 ($2.899-$3.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.939 ($2.819-$2.999)/$3.059 ($2.899-$3.199) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Inflate tires according to manufacturer recommendations. Under-inflated tires are a safety hazard and can cut fuel economy by as much as two percent per pound of pressure below the recommended level. 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. |