AAA: Gas Prices Down 3 Cents

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down three more cents this week, according to

AAA’s March 11 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.699 per gallon, three cents less than a week ago. Prices locally are up a penny over the past month.

The current price is the same as the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.69. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.71.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 34 cents,
from a low of $3.55 to a high of $3.89. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best price.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Lighten the load. Don’t haul unnecessary weight in the passenger compartment, trunk, or cargo area of your vehicle. A heavier vehicle uses more gas.