Massachusetts Gas Price Up One Penny This Week

HYANNIS – Gas prices in Massachusetts ticked up a penny over the past week.

AAA Northeast reports the average price of self-serve, regular unleaded is $2.35 per gallon.

That price is four cents higher than the national average and 15 cents lower than at this same time last year.

“Crude oil prices have continued their ascent in recent days, due to a growing belief that global supplies are tightening,” said Mary Maguire, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs for AAA Northeast. “The start of refinery maintenance season plus the increased demand that comes with milder weather could start to pull pump prices higher over the coming weeks.”

According to GasBuddy.com, prices on Cape Cod are between $2.17 and $2.69.