Gas Prices in Massachusetts Dropped To Lowest Price Since Mid-April

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down two cents from last week and are at the lowest point locally since mid-April, according to a survey by AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham, off Route 9.

AAA’s August 4 survey showed gasoline averaging $3.56 per gallon, down two cents from last week.

Prices locally are 11 cents lower than a month ago.

The current price is six cents more than the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.50.

A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 13 cents higher

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 52 cents, from a low of $3.37 to a high of $3.89. 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: At highway speeds, a car is more fuel efficient with the air conditioner on and the windows up than the air conditioner off and the windows down.