Mass. gas prices rise for first time since Sept.

Massachusetts gas prices are on the rise for the first time since mid September, AAA Southern New England said.

In a survey out today, the average price for a gallon of self-serve, regular unleaded gas in Massachusetts was $1.699, up 7 cents from the average in the previous weekly Bay State survey, AAA Southern New England said.

The current Massachusetts price is 10 cents below the national average of $1.79, said AAA Southern New England, which added that this time a year ago, the average Massachusetts price was $3.05 per gallon.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)