Community Corner
Where's the Cheapest Gas in Melrose? [July 15]
A roundup of nearby gas prices from GasBuddy.com and the latest info from AAA.
The following information comes from AAA Southern New England:
Rising oil prices have led to the first increase in gasoline prices in Massachusetts in more than two months, according to AAA Southern New England.
AAA's July 11 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.679 per gallon, up six cents from a week ago. The current price is four cents above the national average for self serve unleaded of $3.63. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $2.71.
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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.
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Let AAA find lowest gas prices. Drivers equipped with the AAA TripTik Mobile iPhone application can find the lowest gas prices close to home or on the road. AAA also provides gas station location and fuel price information at AAA.com with the online TripTik Travel Planner.
Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher's Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office.
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The following regular unleaded gas prices at nearby gas stations were compiled from GasBuddy.com:
Station Price Super Petroleum, 2 Lynn Fells Parkway, STONEHAM$3.63 Hess, 1252 Broadway (Rt. 1), SAUGUS $3.64 Vasco Petroleum, 870 Main St. $3.69 Shell, 860 Main St. $3.75 Citgo, 889 Main St. $3.79
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