Gas Prices at Highest Point of the Year, Up Another 2 Cents

GRAFTON, MA — Drivers were enjoying some dropping prices at the end of last year, and tapering in to the new year. But for the fifth straight week, gas prices are up in Massachusetts, the highest point in 2016, according to AAA Northeast.

According to AAA's April 4 prices of gas in the Bay State, self-serve, regular unleaded is averaging $1.98 per gallon, two cents higher than last week and 30 cents higher than five weeks ago. The Massachusetts price is eight cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.06. A year ago at this time, the average price in Massachusetts was 35 cents higher at $2.33.

The lowest price in Grafton can be found at Cumberland Farms at $1.99 per gallon. Find the lowest 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.

Local gas prices on April 4 and their ranges are as follows:

Self Serve Grade

• $1.98 ($1.89-$2.19) Regular Unleaded
• $2.22 ($2.08-$2.59) Midgrade Unleaded
• $2.40 ($2.19-$2.99) Premium Unleaded
• $2.15 ($1.99-$2.49) Diesel