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Massachusetts Gas Prices Ease But Remain Above National Average

BOSTON (AP) — The cost of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts has dropped 2 cents in the past week, but the average price remains well above the national average and where it was pegged a month ago.

AAA Southern New England reported Monday that self-serve, regular gas prices have dropped to an average of $3.69 per gallon. That's 8 cents higher than the national average and 21 cents higher than a month ago,

A year ago, the average price was 11 cents lower at $3.58 per gallon.

AAA found self-serve, regular selling as low as $3.56 and as high as $3.85 per gallon.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

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