News for April 14
| Gas Prices Up Five More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 14 @ 10:07 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up an average of five cents this week, and have moved to within four cents of the all-time record high, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 14 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.199 per gallon, five cents more than last week. The record high of $3.23 was reached in 2005 right after Hurricane Katrina. Massachusetts is currently 18 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.379. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.749. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 24 cents, from a low of $3.119 to a high of $3.359. Diesel, at $4.24, jumped nine cents from last week. 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 $3.199 ($3.119-$3.359)/ $3.329 ($3.199-$3.549) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve$3.319 ($3.219-$3.529)/$3.449 ($3.299-$3.749) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.419 ($3.299-$3.629)/$3.549 ($3.399-$3.849) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.249 ($4.099-$4.419)/$4.339 ($4.199-$4.399) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Start vacation trips early in the day while traffic is still light. Plan your meal stops to coincide with likely periods of traffic congestion. 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. |