News for August 18
| Gas Prices Down Eight More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on August 18 @ 09:29 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down another eight cents this week, a six-week decline that has seen prices fall an average of 38 cents per gallon, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s August 18 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.709 per gallon, 8 cents less than last week and 38 cents from the record high of $4.08 back on July 7. Massachusetts is currently four cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.749. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.729. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 68 cents, from a low of $3.519 to a high of $4.199. Diesel fell 9 cents last week to $4.54. 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 $3.709 ($3.519-$4.199)/$3.869 ($3.699-$4.239) Midgrade Unleaded $3.859 ($3.619-$4.399)/$4.059 ($3.799-$4.309) Premium Unleaded $3.959 ($3.719-$4.499)/$4.129 ($3.699-$4.509) Diesel $4.549 ($4.379-$4.799)/$4.669 ($4.599-$4.699) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Travel at moderate speeds on the open road. Higher speeds require more fuel to overcome air resistance. Remember, however, speeds slower than the flow of traffic can create a traffic hazard. 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. |