Mass. gas prices are down another 5 cents

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The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts fell 5 cents, the ninth straight week of price declines, AAA Southern New England said today.

AAA said its Sept. 8 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.55 per gallon, 5 cents less than last week and 53 cents less than the record high of $4.08 on July 7.

AAA said in today's press release: "Massachusetts is currently 10 cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $3.65. A year ago at this time, the average price in Massachusetts was $2.65."
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)