News for August 24
| Regular Unleaded Gas Prices Unchanged, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on August 24 @ 11:05 ) |
| Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Massachusetts are logging no change this week, capping three straight weeks of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. Average prices for mid-grade, premium and diesel fuels are each up one penny. AAA’s August 24 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.639 per gallon, unchanged from last week, and up 14 cents in the last month. The current price is one cent above the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.62, and is 99 cents less than the $3.62 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $2.489 to a high of $2.769. 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 $2.639 ($2.489-$2.769)/$2.719 ($2.659-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.759 ($2.519-$2.999)/$2.869 ($2.799-$2.919) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.869 ($2.639-$3.169)/$2.929 ($2.799-$3.019) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.719 ($2.559-$2.859)/$2.769 ($2.719-$2.799) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If it’s been a while since you’ve checked your tire pressure, make sure your tires are properly inflated. Low tire pressure and problems with wheel alignment reduce fuel efficiency. 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. |