AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Down 3 Cents

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down three cents from last week, according to AAA Southern New England. “This continuing drop in prices spells more good news for end-of-summer travelers,” says Massachusetts spokesperson Mary Maguire.

In it’s August 18 survey of prices in Massachusetts, AAA found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.47 per gallon, down three cents from last week. Prices locally are 15 cents lower than a month ago. The current price is two cents more than the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.45. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 17 cents higher at $3.64.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 40 cents, from a low of $3.29 to a high of $3.69.

AAA Southern New England has an office in Framingham on Route 9.

Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:

• Regular Unleaded: $3.47 ($3.29-$3.69)
• Premium Unleaded: $3.84 ($3.56-$4.19)
• Diesel: $3.88 ($3.70-$4.19)

Motorists can 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.