AAA: Average Price of Gas in Massachusetts is $2.98

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down five cents from last week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham on Route 9.

AAA’s Nov. 3, survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.04 per gallon, down five cents from last week, according to a press release.

Prices locally are 28 cents lower than a month ago.

The current price is six cents more than the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.98.

A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 26 cents higher at $3.30.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 55 cents, from a low of $2.88 to a high of $3.43.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Read the road ahead, anticipate road disruptions, monitor the movements of pedestrians and other vehicles, and keep a comfortable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. These driving techniques will enable you to keep your speed as steady as possible and avoid unnecessary fuel consumption and safety risk.