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Gas Prices Up Two Cents, Says AAA
(posted by Public Affairs on March 31 @ 09:24 )
Gasoline prices in Massachusetts rise two cents after last weeks slight decline and diesel prices saw a very slight decline of a penny a gallon according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA’s March 31 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.149 per gallon, up two cents from last week. Massachusetts is currently 14 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.289. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.639.
The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $3.019 to a high of $3.299. 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
$3.149 ($3.019-$3.299)/$3.249 ($3.119-$3.559)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.249 ($3.119-$3.459)/$3.419 ($3.219-$3.759)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.359 ($3.219-$3.559)/$3.499 ($3.319-$3.759)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$4.129 ($4.049-$4.209)/$4.179 ($3.099-$4.299)

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week
Using cruise control on the highway can improve fuel mileage and help minimize pain at the pump. Careful use of cruise control can improve fuel economy by as much as ten percent over the same trip without cruise control.

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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