Gas Prices Rise for the 7th Week

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up for the seventh consecutive week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham.

AAA’s Jan. 17 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.099 per gallon, one cent more than last week.

The current price is even with the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.09.

A year ago at this time, the Massachusetts average price was $2.72.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 21 cents, from a low of $2.98 to a high of $3.19.

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
$3.09 ($2.989-$3.199)/$3.16 ($3.099-$3.239)

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Drive the speed limit. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that each 5 mph driven over 60 mph is like paying an additional 24 cents per gallon for gas.