News for April 28
| Gas Prices Surge Past $3.50, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 28 @ 10:43 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have jumped another 16 cents per gallon, and have moved well past the $3.50 mark, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 28 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.549 per gallon, 16 cents more than last week and 35 cents more than just two weeks ago. Massachusetts is currently six cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.609. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.869. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 26 cents, from a low of $3.439 to a high of $3.699. Diesel, at $4.40, jumped seven 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 $3.549 ($3.439-$3.699)/$3.619 ($3.539-$3.749) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.649 ($3.539-$3.859)/$3.759 ($3.639-$3.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.759 ($3.639-$3.959)/$3.849 ($3.739-$4.049) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve3 $4.409 ($4.299-$4.599)/$4.459 ($4.359-$4.599) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week For many drivers, it won’t be long until vehicle air conditioners will be in use. Use the air conditioner conservatively. Most air conditioners have an “economy” or “recirculation” setting that reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Both settings can reduce the air-conditioning load – and save gas. 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. |