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Monday, May 13, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Up 6 Cents

The average price for unleaded gas in Massachusetts of $3.48 is still 10 cents lower than the national average.

Press release from AAA of Southern New England: Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up six cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham off Route 9. AAA’s May 13 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.48 per gallon, six cents higher than a week ago. Prices locally are up a cent over the past month. The current price is 10 cents less than the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.58. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 23 cents more at $3.71. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 34 cents, from a low of $3.35 to a high of $3.69. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in …

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Continue To Drop, Down 17 Cents in April

Massachusetts gas prices are down two cents this week, according to a survey by AAA of Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham on Route 9.

Massachusetts gas prices are down two cents this week, according to a survey by AAA of Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham on Route 9. The AAA’s April 29 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.429 per gallon, two cents less than a week ago. Prices locally are down 17 cents over the past month. The current price is eight cents less than the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.50. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was 40 cents more at $3.82. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 40 cents, from a low of $3.29 to a high of $3.69. AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Check the air filter at least twice a year. A dirty …

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Down 3 Cents

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.

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down three more cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has office in Framingham off Route 9. 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 …

Monday, March 4, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Down 4 Cents

AAA Southern New England said prices locally are up 13 cents over the past month.

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down four cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham off Route 9. AAA’s March 4 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.729 per gallon, four cents less than a week ago. Prices locally are up 13 cents over the past month. The current price is two cents below the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.74. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.73. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $3.59 to a high of $3.89. AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: If your vehicle’s engine does not need premium fuel, using anything other than regular is …

Monday, February 25, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Up 4 Cents

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 24 cents, from a low of $3.65 to a high of $3.89.

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up four more cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham off Route 9. AAA’s Feb. 25 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.769 per gallon, four cents higher than a week ago, according to a press release. Prices locally are up 31 cents over the past month. The current price is one cent below the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.77. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.68. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 24 cents, from a low of $3.65 to a high of $3.89. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area. AAA Fuel Saving …

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Students Invited To to Enter AAA's Annual Traffic Safety Message Contest

K-12 Students could earn $1,000 with a poster or video creation.

For more than 90 years, AAA has educated young people about safety in and around traffic.  Through the annual AAA Traffic Safety Message Contest, running until April 1, students in grades K-12 have the opportunity to demonstrate proper skills and behavior in regard to pedestrian, bike and vehicle safety through the creation of a video or poster. The goal of AAA’s Traffic Safety Message Contest is peer to peer education, hoping young people will learn safe behaviors in traffic through a poster with a creative slogan or a powerful video the public can easily recall. Framingham has an AAA office on Route 9. “Young people are visual; educating through art and media is an ideal method to impact today’s student. This year’s contest opens the …

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Up 31 Cents Over the Past Month

Gas prices increased 4 cents last week, according to AAA Southern New England's weekly survey.

AAA’s Feb. 18 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.729 per gallon, four cents higher than a week ago. Prices locally are up 31 cents over the past month. The current price is a cent below the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.73. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.60. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $3.59 to a high of $3.87. AAA Southern New England has a location in Framingham off Route 9. AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Accelerate smoothly and brake gradually. It’s safer, uses less gas, and reduces brake wear.

Ramuel M. Raagas

1:58 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

My fuel saving tip last night was not to drive out of town to see Congressman Kennedy   more ›

Monday, February 11, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Up 9 Cents

Prices locally are up 25 cents over the past month.

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up nine more cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham off Route 9. AAA’s Feb. 11th survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.689 per gallon, nine cents higher than a week ago. Prices locally are up 25 cents over the past month. The current price is 10 cents above the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.58. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.56. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 27 cents, from a low of $3.56 to a high of $3.83. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area. AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Cars today …

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

AAA: Gas Prices Up 14 Cents

A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.49.

The increase of crude oil resulted in an upward tick of 14 cents for gas prices in Massachusetts, according to AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham. A Feb. 4 AAA survey of prices in the bay state found that self-serve, regular unleaded averaged at $3.59 per gallon, which is 14 cents higher than a week ago. "Prices locally are up 14 cents over the past month, but haven’t increased as quickly as they did this time last year," reads the release. "The current price is seven cents above the national average for self-serve unleaded of $3.52. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.49." The range in prices in AAA's survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $3.49 to a high of $3.79.

Daphne

10:39 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Unfortunately to save money, I turn of the car while waiting to pick up my kids at school. Can't afford to keep mama warm at these prices.   more ›

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Are You Ready For Winter Driving?

Although many of us got a taste of winter and icy roads this past weekend, AAA of Southern New England has put out some tips to help you drive through the upcoming winter months.

Nearly one-quarter of weather related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement, resulting in more than 1,300 deaths and 116,800 people injured annually, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration. With AccuWeather's winter forecast calling for above-normal snowfall in some parts of the country and the first official day of winter Dec. 21, AAA Southern New England, which has an office in Framingham off Route 9, recommends motorists brush up on winter driving techniques before the weather outside turns frightful. Prepare Your Vehicle for Use in Ice and Snow Before winter conditions hit, it’s important to prepare your car for harsh winter weather. AAA’s Winter Car Care Checklist can help determine a vehicle’s …

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