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News for April 7

Gas Prices Unchanged, Says AAA
(posted by Public Affairs on April 7 @ 10:41 )
Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are unchanged this week, and remain at its high point for 2008, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA’s April 7 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.149 per gallon, the same price as last week. Massachusetts is currently 19 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.339. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.689.
The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 36 cents, from a low of $3.019 to a high of $3.379. Diesel, at $4.13, is one cent more than 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
$3.149 ($3.019-$3.379)/$3.279 ($3.129-$3.559)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.269 ($3.119-$3.579)/$3.449 ($3.259-$3.759)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.369 ($3.239-$3.679)/$3.519 ($3.329-$3.859)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$4.139 ($4.049-$4.209)/$4.169 ($4.099-$4.299)

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week
Minimize the need to brake by anticipating traffic conditions. Be alert for slowdowns and red lights ahead of you, and decelerate by coasting whenever possible.


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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