WHITNEY GLYNN: “It’s a buck cheaper than a while ago, so now I can drive more.”
BOSTON (AP) — Gas prices are continuing to drop across Massachusetts for the 14th straight week.
AAA Springfield reported this morning that prices are currently the lowest in the state for regular gas, with the average price currently sitting at $2.74, down from $2.75 yesterday.
A gallon of regular unleaded was at almost $2.82 last week at this time, $2.94 a month ago and $3.43 a year ago.
The average premium prices in greater Springfield are also the lowest in the Commonwealth, according to AAA, with an average price of $3.12, down a cent from yesterday, seven cents from a week ago and almost 20 cents from a month ago.
JAY MENDES: “Finally, it’s really going to help the economy and help the consumers.”
Premium gas was running greater Springfield residents $3.71 per gallon on average at this time last year.
Greater Springfield residents are paying the highest rate in the state for diesel fuel though, as the average cost of a gallon of diesel is $3.51, the highest rate in the four Massachusetts regions – greater Barnstable, greater Boston, greater Pittsfield and greater Springfield – evaluated by AAA.
The $3.51 cost for a gallon of diesel is down a cent from yesterday, four cents from a week ago and 14 cents from a month ago.
Greater Springfield residents whose cars run on diesel were paying $3.96 per gallon on average at this time last year.
A national survey reveals the average price of regular gasoline has plunged another 12 cents a gallon over the past two weeks, to $2.72.
DANIELLE EDGLEY: “I like it. It’s easier to maintain my budget.”
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said yesterday that the decline continues a nationwide trend.
Lundberg says lower crude oil prices are continuing to drive prices down, along with an abundant oil supply and the rising value of the U.S. dollar.
The highest-priced gas in the Lower 48 states was found in San Francisco at $3.04 a gallon. The lowest was in Albuquerque at $2.38 a gallon.
The average price for midgrade gas in the U.S. is $2.96. For premium it’s $3.12.
For the lowest local gas prices each week, check out GasBusters, found in The Westfield News on page 3 every Friday.
