News for June 28
| Gas Prices Down Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 28 @ 10:07 ) |
| After going up last week, gasoline prices in Massachusetts are right back down again this week, good news for motorists planning to head out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 28 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.709 per gallon, two cents less than last week. The current price is six cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.76. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $2.61. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 48 cents, from a low of $2.519 to a high of $2.999. 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 $2.709 ($2.519-$2.999)/$2.829 ($2.759-$2.939) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.829 ($2.599-$3.099)/$2.969 ($2.859-$3.039) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.949 ($2.699-$3.299)/$3.069 ($2.959-$3.139) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.979 ($2.859-$3.199)/$3.049 ($2.899-$3.149) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week As the Fourth of July approaches, motorists can waste fuel by sitting in stop and go traffic, not to mention making it a more stressful trip. Plan ahead, and try to leave for your destination when chances are best that the traffic will be light. 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. |
| Gas Prices Continue to Rise, Says AAA, Record Fourth of July Travel Projected (posted by Public Affairs on June 28 @ 10:56 ) |
| Despite high gasoline prices that match the all time record in Massachusetts, more Americans will travel this Fourth of July holiday than have ever traveled for a holiday weekend, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA's June 27 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.209 per gallon, up five cents from last week and 11 cents in the last month. One year ago the price was $2.019. AAA continues to find a wide range of prices among stations selling self serve unleaded gasoline, this week 23 cents from $2.069 to $2.299. AAA urges motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area. Current local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.209 ($2.069-$2.299)/$2.289 ($2.129-$2.429) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.319 ($2.169-$2.399)/$2.389 ($2.269-$2.549) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.429 ($2.269-$2.499)/$2.499 ($2.399-$2.669) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.469 ($2.399-$2.499)/$2.469 ($2.349-$2.569) HOLIDAY TRAVEL |