News for July 26
| Gas Prices Unchanged, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 26 @ 10:20 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are unchanged today from last week. AAA’s July 26th survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.679 per gallon, nine cents less than Memorial Day, the official start of summer driving season. The current price is seven cents below the national average of $2.74 for self serve unleaded regular. 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 ($2.519-$2.999)/$2.799 ($2.679-$2.929) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.809 ($2.539-$3.099)/$2.939 ($2.779-$3.029) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.929 ($2.639-$3.299)/$3.029 ($2.879-$3.129) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.979 ($2.849-$3.199)/$3.089 ($2.919-$3.249) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week As you pack up the car for summer road trips, don’t overlook the air in the tires. Properly inflated tires help maximize fuel economy and improve vehicle handling. Check your vehicle’s tire pressure using a quality tire gauge, when the tires are cool, before you start your trip. 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 Another Penny, says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 26 @ 12:11 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have fallen for the seventh consecutive week, dropping an average of one cent per gallon, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 26 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.949 per gallon, one cent 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 24 cents from $1.819 to $2.059. 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-$2.059) / $2.109 ($1.859-$2.299) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve $2.049 ($1.929-$2.239) / $2.199 ($1.959-$2.399) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve / Full Serve $2.149 ($2.029-$2.359) / $2.299 ($2.059-$2.499) Diesel - Self Serve / Full Serve $1.849 ($1.749-$1.999) / $1.959 ($1.899-$2.029) |