The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline sold in Massachusetts has edged up another penny, to $3.03, according to AAA Northeast. This week's average price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($2.99) and 90 cents higher than a year ago ($2.13). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 14 cents lower than the national average. “Americans are paying a pretty penny to hit the road this summer," said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast Director of Public and Government Affairs. "On average, Massachusetts motorists are paying 23 cents more to fill up since the beginning of May.

Source: MetroXpress August 02, 2021 15:11 UTC