AAA: Gasoline Prices More than $1 Cheaper Than Last Year

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts remain the same as last week, according to AAA Northeast, which has an office in Framingham.

AAA’s Oct. 5 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.14 per gallon, the same as last week.

Prices locally are 13 cents less than a month ago.

The current price is 15 cents less than the national average for self-serve unleaded of $2.29.

A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.18 higher at $3.32.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 70 cents, from a low of $1.99 to a high of $2.69.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Roof-racks and storage boxes can dramatically reduce fuel economy. Remove crossbars and storage boxes when not in use.

AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with 61 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York providing more than 5.1 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.