Framingham Finishes 2015 With Gas Prices Below $2

Regular unleaded gasoline prices in Massachusetts are finally dipping below the $2.00 per gallon mark, according to AAA Northeast, which has an office in Framingham.

AAA’s December 28 survey of prices in Massachusetts finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.98 per gallon, 2 cents less than last week.

The Prime gas station in Framingham on Route 135 was selling gasoline at $1.91 a gallon on Sunday.

Prices have fallen a dime in the last month, and a year ago at this time, the average price in Massachusetts was 48 cents higher at 2.46.

“Massachusetts motorists and holiday travelers are getting an early New Year’s gift—prices for regular unleaded dropping below two dollars a gallon,” says AAA’s Mary Maguire, in a press release.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 56 cents, from a low of $1.83 to a high of $2.39. 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.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: As we begin a new year, it’s an ideal time to assemble an emergency roadside kit to store in your car this winter. Jumper cables, de-icer, snow scrapers, duct tape, a reflective safety vest, and a blanket and hat are all handy items to include. Taking these steps to prepare now can make all the difference in coping with a cold weather emergency down the road.

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 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.