News for March 10
| Gas Prices Reach Non-Katrina Record, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 10 @ 10:25 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up for the fourth straight week, and are the highest they have been since all-time records were set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 10 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.089 per gallon, up one cent from last week. The average price in Massachusetts hasn’t been this high since September of 2005, when Katrina resulted in a rapid run-up which peaked at $3.23 per gallon, and then quickly fell back. Massachusetts is currently 14 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.229. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.519. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $2.979 to a high of $3.259. 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 $3.089 ($2.979-$3.259)/$3.209 ($3.099-$3.449) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.209 ($3.079-$3.419)/$3.379 ($3.199-$3.649) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.319 ($3.179-$3.519)/$3.459 ($3.299-$3.749) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.899 ($3.799-$3.999)/$3.939 ($3.839-$3.999) 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. AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Inspections by AAA have shown that nearly one car out of every four has a low or worn tire. You can’t spot a low tire just by looking at it – you need to use a tire gauge to correctly measure the tire pressure. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cool and inflate them to the correct amount as stated in the owner’s manual. Having tire pressure two pounds lower than the amount specified can result in a ten percent reduction in fuel economy. |