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| Gas Prices Drop For First Time In 12 Weeks, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 29 @ 10:49 ) |
| Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down an average of two cents this week, the first decline in the last 12 weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 29 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.619 per gallon, dropping two cents from last week and up 99 cents since the start of the year. The current price is two cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.63, and is $1.45 less than the $4.06 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 36 cents, from a low of $2.499 to a high of $2.859. 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 $2.619 ($2.499-$2.859)/$2.719 ($2.659-$2.799) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.739 ($2.599-$2.999)/$2.879 ($2.789-$2.999) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.849 ($2.699-$3.199)/$2.929 ($2.889-$3.099) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.689 ($2.549-$2.899)/$2.729 ($2.639-$2.899) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Use your vehicle’s air conditioner conservatively. Most air conditioners have an “economy” or “recirculation” setting that reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Both settings can reduce the air-conditioning load – and save gas. 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 Eight More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 15 @ 10:14 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up an average of eight cents this week, the tenth consecutive week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 15 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.599 per gallon, up 8 cents from last week and 97 cents since the start of the year. The current price is seven cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.66, and is $1.47 less than the $4.06 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 34 cents, from a low of $2.459 to a high of $2.799. 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 $2.599 ($2.459-$2.799)/$2.699 ($2.599-$2.799) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.719 ($2.559-$2.959)/$2.869 ($2.799-$2.999) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.829 ($2.689-$3.159)/$2.929 ($2.899-$3.099) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.649 ($2.399-$2.899)/$2.759 ($2.599-$2.899) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Start trips early in the day while traffic is light. Plan meal stops to coincide with likely periods of traffic congestion. 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 Continue Uphill Climb, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 8 @ 12:31 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up an average of eight cents this week, the ninth consecutive week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 8 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.519 per gallon, up 8 cents from last week and 89 cents since the start of the year. The current price is 10 cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.61, and is $1.52 less than the $4.03 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $2.419 to a high of $2.699. 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 $2.519 ($2.359-$2.659)/$2.559 ($2.459-$2.599) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.629 ($2.449-$2.859)/$2.699 ($2.559-$2.699) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.739 ($2.539-$2.959)/$2.779 ($2.659-$2.799) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.569 ($2.259-$2.699)/$2.549 ($2.359-$2.599) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Slow down. The faster a vehicle travels, the more fuel it burns. 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. |
| Wayne Budd Elected Vice Chairman of National AAA Board (posted by Public Affairs on June 2 @ 09:14 ) |
| Wayne A. Budd, Senior Counsel with the Boston law firm of Goodwin Procter, LLP, and a member of the Board of Directors of AAA Southern New England, was elected Vice Chairman of AAA’s national Board of Directors at the Board’s annual meeting held in April in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Budd, a former U.S. Attorney and former Associate Attorney General of the United States, has served on the Board of AAA Southern New England since 1997. He also served on the AAA Massachusetts board from 1982 to 1997. Prior to joining Goodwin Procter, where he had a previous tenure as Senior Partner from 1993-1996, Mr. Budd was Group President, New England for Verizon and Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel for John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. in Boston. Currently, Mr. Budd serves as a trustee of Wheaton College. He is a member and past president of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Black Lawyers’ Association. Mr. Budd is a graduate of Boston College and Wayne State University Law School. A native of Springfield and a resident of Boston, he is married to Jacqueline (Simmons) Budd and is the father of three adult daughters and seven grandchildren. AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 42 offices in Rhode Island,Massachusetts and Connecticut, providing more than 2.7 million local AAA members with travel,insurance, finance, and auto-related services. |
| Gas Prices Up 8 More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 1 @ 11:46 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up for the eighth straight week, but remain well below where prices stood a year ago, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 1 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.439 per gallon, up 8 cents from last week and 81 cents since the start of the year. The current price is eight cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.51, and is $1.53 less than the $3.96 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $2.359 to a high of $2.659. 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 $2.439 ($2.359-$2.659)/$2.529 ($2.459-$2.599) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.549 ($2.449-$2.859/$2.649 ($2.559-$2.699) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.659 ($2.539-$2.959)/$2.749 ($2.659-$2.799) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.479 ($2.259-$2.699)/$2.469 ($2.359-$2.599) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Minimize the need to brake by anticipating traffic conditions. Be alert for slowdowns and red lights ahead of you, and decelerate by coasting whenever 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. |