News for February 9
| Gas Prices Up For Fifth Straigh Week, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 9 @ 11:11 ) |
| The average price of gasoline in Massachusetts has risen for the fifth consecutive week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 9 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.859 per gallon, three cents more than last week and 23 cents more than when prices started rising five weeks ago. The current price is seven cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $1.92, and the price is $1.09 less than the $2.94 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 25 cents, from a low of $1.749 to a high of $1.999. 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 $1.859 ($1.749-$1.999)/$1.949 ($1.819-$2.059) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $1.969 ($1.769-$2.159)/$2.119 ($1.919-$2.299) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.089 ($1.869-$2.299)/$2.219 ($2.019-$2.399) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.609 ($2.339-$2.799)/$2.599 ($2.539-$2.699) 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. |