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News for December 27

Gas Prices Unchanged, Says AAA
(posted by Public Affairs on December 27 @ 09:45 )

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are unchanged today after falling a penny each of the last two weeks, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA’s December 24 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.009 per gallon, the same price as last week. Massachusetts is currently three cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.979. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.349.
The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 32 cents, from a low of $2.879 to a high of $3.199. 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
$3.009 ($2.879-$3.199)/$3.169 ($2.999-$3.499)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.139 ($2.979-$3.299)/$3.339 ($3.119-$3.699)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.249 ($3.079-$3.499)/$3.429 ($3.219-$3.799)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.529 ($3.399-$3.699)/$3.569 ($3.499-$3.699)
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 Five Cents, Says AAA
(posted by Public Affairs on December 27 @ 08:58 )

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts jumped five cents last week, the seventh consecutive week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA’s December 26 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve unleaded averaging $2.349 per gallon, five cents more than last week and 20 cents more than when prices began rising in mid-November. A year ago at this time the average price was $2.179.
The range in prices for regular unleaded in the latest AAA survey is 32 cents, from a low of $2.239 to a high of $2.559. Motorists should continue to shop around for the best prices in their area.
Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:

Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.349 ($2.239-$2.559)/$2.569 ($2.359-$2.899)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.479 ($2.359-$2.699)/$2.679 ($2.459-$2.999)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.579 ($2.459-$2.799)/$2.789 ($2.559-$3.109)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.769 ($2.649-$2.999)/$2.829 ($2.379-$2.999)

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.

TIPS FOR HOSTING HOLIDAY PARTIES

AAA reminds those hosting holiday parties this week that being First a Friend, Then a Host, is the best way to make sure your guests have a great time. AAA encourages the use of designated drivers as one way of getting those guests home safely.
In addition:
• Don’t push drinks. People won’t thank you for a party they’ll never remember or a hangover they’ll never forget. Engage guests with food, games, music, and other activities.
• Have enticing alternatives for those who prefer not to drink. Punch, egg nog, apple cider, coffee and soft drinks will still allow those who choose not to drink to feel welcomed into the party spirit.
• Don’t let guests mix their own drinks.
• Don’t rely on coffee to sober up guests who have had too much to drink. Only time can undo the effects of alcohol.
• Be prepared to call a taxi for those who need a ride home. Also, be ready to put some guests up for the night if a taxi or a ride home with another guest is not an option.

Gas Prices Down Slightly As 2005 Nears End; Be First A Friend, Then A Host This New Year's
(posted by Public Affairs on December 27 @ 10:09 )

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down slightly this week after rising for the previous two weeks, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA's December 27 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve unleaded regular averaging $2.179 per gallon, one cent less than last week. A year ago at this time, the average price was $1.839. Self serve unleaded averaged $2.309 for the year, with a low of $1.799 back on January 10, and a high of $3.239 in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on September 5.
The range in prices for regular unleaded in the latest AAA survey is 25 cents, from a low of $2.09 9 to a high of $2.349. Motorists should continue to shop around for the best prices in their area.
Today's local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:
Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.179 ($2.099-$2.349)/$2.409 ($2.199-$3.199)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.289 ($2.199-$2.449)/$2.509 ($2.299-$3.299)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.389 ($2.299-$2.549)/$2.609 ($2.399-$3.399)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.669 ($2.599-$2.899)/$2.789 ($2.599-$2.899)

TIPS FOR HOSTING HOLIDAY PARTIES

AAA reminds those hosting holiday parties this week that being First a Friend, Then a Host, is the best way to make sure that your guests have a great time. AAA encourages the use of designated drivers as one way of getting those guests home safely. In addition:
• Don't push drinks. People won't thank you for a party they'll never remember or a hangover they'll never forget. Engage guests with food, games, music, and other activities.
• Have enticing alternatives for those who prefer not to drink. Punch, egg nog, apple cider, coffee and soft drinks will still allow those who choose not to drink feel welcomed into the party spirit.
• Don't let guests mix their own drinks.
• Don't rely on coffee to sober up guests who have had too much to drink. Only time can undo the effects of alcohol.
• Be prepared to call a taxi for those who need a ride home. Also, be ready to put some guests up for the night if a taxi or a ride with another guest is not an option.

Gas Prices at Lowest Point Since May, says AAA
(posted by Public Affairs on December 27 @ 10:51 )

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue to fall, and are at the lowest point since the rapid increases of last spring, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA’s December 27 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.849 per gallon, down three cents from last week and 18 cents in two months. Prices locally have dropped for eight straight weeks. Prices haven’t been this low since self serve unleaded averaged $1.769 in early May, just prior to the quick jump to all-time record levels in June. A year ago at this time, the average price was $1.529.
Prices for self serve unleaded continue to have a very wide range in the state, this week 48 cents from $1.599 to $2.079. AAA urges motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area.
Current local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:
Regular Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve
$1.849 ($1.599-$2.079) / $2.019 ($1.799-$2.399)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve
$1.959 ($1.679-$2.259) / $2.129 ($1.899-$2.499)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve
$2.059 ($1.779-$2.379) / $2.239 ($1.999-$2.599)
Diesel - Self Serve / Full Serve
$2.139 ($1.659-$2.399) / $2.289 ($2.219-$2.359)

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