News for July 14
| GAS PRICES DOWN TWO CENTS, SAYS AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 14 @ 13:12 ) |
| One week after rising two cents, gasoline prices in Massachusetts have fallen by two cents this week, and are at the same level as most of the last month, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 14 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $4.069 per gallon, two cents less than last week but the same $4.06 price as in the previous three AAA weekly surveys. Massachusetts is currently four cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $4.109. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.929. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 46 cents, from a low of $3.939 to a high of $4.399. Diesel rose one cent to $4.89. 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 $4.069 ($3.939-$4.399)/$4.179 ($4.099-$4.259) Midgrade Unleaded Self Serve-Full Serve $4.189 ($4.039-$4.559)/$4.299 ($4.199-$4.399) Premium Unleaded Self Serve-Full Serve $4.299 ($4.139-$4.659/$4.419 ($4.299-$4.509) Diesel Self Serve-Full Serve $4.899 ($4.779-$5.099)/$4.939 ($4.939-$4.999) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Cruise control may be a fuel-saving option if you drive a lot on open roads. Maintaining a steady speed conserves fuel. 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. |