News for April 12
| Gas Prices Up Two More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 12 @ 10:35 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have risen for the second consecutive week, leaving prices 14 cents higher than at the start of the year, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 12 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.769 per gallon, up two cents from last week. The current price is ten cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.86. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.96, 80 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 $2.769 ($2.599-$2.949)/$2.879 ($2.799-$2.969) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.879 ($2.759-$3.079)/$3.009 ($2.959-$3.069) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.989 ($2.859-$3.299)/$3.109 ($3.059-$3.169) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.049 ($2.929-$3.199)/$3.109 ($3.089-$3.149) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Check the air and fuel filters at least twice a year. Dirty filters increase fuel consumption and can cause poor performance. 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. |