Massachusetts Gas Prices Down a Nickel Per Gallon 

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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts drivers are getting some relief at the pump as the average cost of gas has dropped a nickel in the past week.

AAA Northeast said Tuesday that self-serve, regular is now selling for an average of $2.55 per gallon, 5 cents lower than last week.

That’s also 6 cents per gallon higher than the national average and 42 cents higher than the average price a year ago.

According to GasBuddy.com, prices on Cape Cod range between $2.43 and $2.79 per gallon.