Mass. Gas Prices Jump 11 Cents A Gallon In A Week

BOSTON (AP) — After months of steep drops, Massachusetts gas prices are on the rise again.

AAA Northeast reports Monday that self-serve, regular has risen 11 cents per gallon the past week to an average of $2.17.

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It's the first weekly increase in prices locally since early September.

Despite the jump, prices are still 8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and $1.19 lower than a year ago.

The Massachusetts average is a penny below the national average.

AAA found self-serve, regular selling for as low as $1.99 per gallon to as high as $2.49.