News for August 31
| Gas Prices Up A Penny, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on August 31 @ 11:00 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Massachusetts remain relatively stable as Labor Day approaches, rising just a penny in the last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s August 31 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.649 per gallon, up one cent from last week. The current price is three cents above the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.61, and is 96 cents less than the $3.60 found this time a year ago. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 43 cents, from a low of $2.469 to a high of $2.899. 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 $2.649 ($2.469-$2.899)/$2.739 ($2.699-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.759 ($2.569-$2.999)/$2.889 ($2.839-$2.919) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.869 ($2.669-$3.169)/$2.969 ($2.899-$3.019) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.729 ($2.619-$2.859)/$2.769 ($2.719-$2.799) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week When traveling over the Labor Day holiday weekend, choose a route that enables you to travel at constant speeds and bypass congested areas as much as possible. Unless you are taking a scenic route, avoid two-lane roads with lots of stop signs and traffic signals. 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. |
| Katrina Sends Gas Prices Soaring; AAA Has Online Tools For Consumers (posted by Public Affairs on August 31 @ 12:54 ) |
| The worst fears of the motoring public have been realized with a major disruption of oil and gasoline supplies in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Hurricane Katrina, producing an immediate jump in gasoline prices, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA latest survey, conducted this morning, showed self serve unleaded regular in Massachusetts averaging $2.789 per gallon, up an average of 17 cents in the last two days. Prices range 82 cents from $2.539 to $3.359. AAA anticipates that prices could approach $2.90 by this afternoon, and at some point in the near future go past the $3.00 per gallon mark. The short-term impact of increasing prices should remain intact until product and distribution systems can be returned to normal. AAA encourages motorists to visit the AAA Fuel Finder at aaa.com, where they can view prices within a 3, 5 or 10-mile radius of their zip codes, and also see the lowest to highest prices in their area. The public can also download a copy of the AAA Gas Watcher's Guide, which provides tips for conserving fuel and saving money. This morning's local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve |