News for July 12
| Gas Prices Up A Penny, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 12 @ 09:45 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue a relatively unchanged pattern, up one cent this week and the same price as a month ago, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 12 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.719 per gallon, one cent more than last week. The current price is equal to the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.71. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $2.56. 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 $2.719 ($2.519-$2.999)/$2.829 ($2.739-$2.959) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.849 ($2.539-$3.099)/$2.969 ($2.839-$3.059) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.969 ($2.639-$3.299)/$3.049 ($2.939-$3.159) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.009 ($2.899-$3.199)/$3.059 ($2.879-$3.219) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week 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. |
| Gas Prices Continue to Fall, Down for Fifth Straight Week, says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 12 @ 17:04 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue to fall from record levels, down two cents from last week and 14 cents in the last five weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 12 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.969 per gallon, two cents less than last week, and 14 cents less than the all-time record of $2.109 five weeks ago on June 7. A year ago at this time, self serve unleaded averaged $1.519 per gallon. Prices for self serve unleaded continue to have a wide range in the state, this week 34 cents from $1.819 to $2.159. 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 $1.969 ($1.819-$2.159) / $2.109 ($1.859-$2.299) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve $2.069 ($1.899-$2.259) / $2.209 ($1.959-$2.399) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve $2.169 ($2.019-$2.359) / $2.299 ($2.059-$2.499) Diesel - Self Serve / Full Serve $1.839 ($1.749-$1.959) / $1.959 ($1.899-$1.999) |