Gas Prices Continue to Fall; Find the Cheapest in Swansea-Seekonk

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue to drop, actually falling below the $2 mark in some spots around the commonwealth.

Prices are down three cents from last week, according to AAA Northeast, whose Oct. 13 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.11 per gallon, down three cents from last week.

Prices locally are 12 cents less than a month ago, and 20 cents less than the national average for self-serve unleaded of $2.31. A year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $1.15 higher at $3.26.

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 46 cents, from a low of $1.99 to a high of $2.45.

In Seekonk, the cheapest gas is $1.97, according to gasbuddy.com, and can be found at BJ’s at 175 Highland Ave. near Progress St. In Swansea, the cheapest gas is $2.09 at the Sunoco at 374 Wilbur Ave. and Bristol Ave.

AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every trip, every time.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week: Accelerate smoothly and brake gradually. It’s safer, uses less gas, and reduces brake wear.

AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with 61 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York providing more than 5.1 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.