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Mass. Gas Prices Up 14 Cents In Last Week

BOSTON (AP) — Gas prices in Massachusetts increased sharply over the past week.

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AAA Southern New England reported Monday that the average price of regular gas is now about $3.60 a gallon.

That's 14 cents higher than last Monday.

The motor club blames the increase on higher crude oil prices.

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The average price in Massachusetts is seven cents higher than the national average and 10 cents higher that the average price in the state a year ago.

AAA found self-serve regular selling as low as $3.50 a gallon and as high as $3.80 a gallon.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

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