Gas Prices Are Up, Again, in Massachusetts

By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)

Last week, gas prices hit the highest point of the year, and this week, those prices are up another eight cents.

According to AAA Northeast, gas prices in Massachusetts are up eight cents from last week. This April 27 survey of prices across the state found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.54 per gallon, prices locally at 22 cents higher than a month ago.

The current price is the same as the national average for self-serve unleaded of $2.54. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.14 higher at $3.68, said the announcement.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 38 cents, from a low of $2.31 to a high of $2.69.

Today’s local gas prices, per AAA, and their ranges are as follows:

Self Serve Grade

• $2.549 ($2.319-$2.699) Regular Unleaded
• $2.729 ($2.499-$3.099) Midgrade Unleaded
• $2.849 ($2.599-$3.399) Premium Unleaded
• $3.019 ($2.799-$3.699) Diesel

For the lowest prices in Jamaica Plain, go here.