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Gas Prices Rise A Penny, Says AAA
(posted by Public Affairs on March 22 @ 09:55 )

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up a penny this week over last, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA’s March 22nd survey of prices in Massachusetts finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.719 per gallon, climbing one cent from last week. The current price is 11 cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.82, and it marks a nine cent increase in the last month. A year ago at this time, the Massachusetts average price was $1.89, 82 cents lower than today’s average.
The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 35 cents, from a low of $2.599 to a high of $2.949. 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
$2.719 ($2.599-$2.949)/$2.849 ($2.799-$2.879)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.829 ($2.619-$3.059)/$2.979 ($2.969-$2.999)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.939 ($2.719-$3.159)/$3.079 ($3.069-$3.099)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$2.979 ($2.899-$3.099)/$2.979 ($2.949-$2.999)
AAA Fuel Savings Tip of the Week
Spring is a great time to think about car maintenance. Keeping your vehicle’s engine properly tuned can increase fuel economy up to five percent. If that “check-engine” light is on, don’t ignore it, bring the car to a repair shop to have it diagnosed and repaired.
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.

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