News for October 9
| Gas Prices Down Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on October 9 @ 11:55 ) |
| Over the last month gasoline prices in Massachusetts have been up a little and down a little, with the price today the same as it was just after Labor Day, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s October 8 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.659 per gallon, two cents less than last week. A month ago the average price was also $2.65, and has only varied a few cents either way since then. Massachusetts is currently 11 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.769. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was falling rapidly and was down to $2.239. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 56 cents, from a low of $2.439 to a high of $2.999. 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 ($2.439-$2.999)/$2.849 ($2.619-$3.149) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.799 ($2.539-$3.299)/$3.009 ($2.779-$3.249) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.909 ($2.639-$3.399)/$3.119 ($2.879-$3.349) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.079 ($2.919-$3.259)/$3.109 ($2.989-$3.299) 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. |