News for July 19
| Gas Prices Down Four Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 19 @ 10:32 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have fallen four cents this week, the largest one week drop since Memorial Day, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 19 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.679 per gallon, four cents less than last week. The current price is five cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.72. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $2.49. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 50 cents, from a low of $2.499 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 $2.679 ($2.499-$2.999)/$2.809 ($2.679-$2.939) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.809 ($2.539-$3.099)/$2.939 ($2.779-$3.039) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.929 ($2.639-$3.299)/$3.029 ($2.879-$3.139) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.979 ($2.859-$3.199)/$3.089 ($2.939-$3.249) 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 Down Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 19 @ 12:58 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have fallen for the sixth consecutive week, dropping an average of two cents per gallon, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 19 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.949 per gallon, two cents less than last week, and 16 cents less than the all-time record of $2.109 six 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 $1.949 ($1.819-$2.159)/$2.109 ($1.859-$2.299) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.049 ($1.919-$2.259)/$2.209 ($1.959-$2.399) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.149 ($1.959-$2.359)/$2.299 ($2.059-$2.499) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $1.859 ($1.749-$1.959)/$1.959 ($1.899-$1.999) |