AAA: Gas Prices 22 Cents Lower This Month

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down six cents from last week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an officein Framingham.

AAA’s Nov. 24 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.87 per gallon, down six cents from last week.

Prices locally are 22 cents lower than a month ago.

The current price is six cents more than the national average for self serve unleaded of $2.81.

A year ago at this time, the Massachusetts average price was 48 cents higher at $3.35.

“This additional 6-cent drop in prices at the pump is more welcome news for holiday travelers. Nationally, prices for regular unleaded are down almost 90 cents since May,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Southern New England Director of Public and Legislative Affairs in a press release.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 68 cents, from a low of $2.71 to a high of $3.39. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every trip, every time.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Slow down. The faster a vehicle travels, the more fuel it burns.