Gas Prices Continue to Climb, Hitting $2 Mark in Massachusetts

By: Charlene Arsenault, Patch Staff

PLYMOUTH — For the sixth straight week, gas prices are up in Massachusetts. Prices have hit $2 per gallon for the first time since last December, according to AAA Northeast.

In an April 11 survey of prices in the Bay State, AAA found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2 per gallon, which is two cents higher than last week and 30 cents higher than five weeks ago. Massachusetts' prices are four cents below the national average. A year ago at this time, the average price in the state was 34 cents higher at $2.34.

In Plymouth, the lowest price can be found at BJ's and Plymouth Harbor Fuel for $1.91 per gallon. The highest is $2.05 at both Mobil and Shell. Find the most updated gas prices in your area at gasbuddy.com.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $1.89 to a high of $2.19.

Monday’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows, according to AAA:

Self Serve Grade

$2 ($1.89-$2.19) Regular Unleaded

$2.25 ($2.09-$2.59) Midgrade Unleaded

$2.41 ($2.19-$2.74) Premium Unleaded

$2.16 ($1.98-$2.49) Diesel

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