Massachusetts Gas Prices Up 2 Cents

HYANNIS – Gas prices in Massachusetts have inched up two cents over the past week.

AAA Northeast reports that the average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gas in the Bay State is $2.82.

That price is three cents below the national average but 58 cents higher than the same time last year.

“U.S. gasoline demand strengthened and supply declined over the last week, leading to slightly higher average prices both locally and across the country,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast’s Director of Public and Legislative Affairs. “If crude and gasoline inventories continue to tighten, prices at the pump will remain volatile throughout the northeast.”

According to GasBuddy.com, prices on Cape Cod range from $2.77 to $3.14.