Gas Prices Surge More Than 30 Cents in a Month; Are You Driving Less?

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has gone from $3.43 to $3.74 in Danvers over the past month.

Gas prices in Stoneham continue their upward march, with prices reaching the highest point ever in February and up more than a quarter in the past month. AAA Southern New England said its survey of prices in Massachusetts on Monday found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.72 per gallon, four cents higher than a week ago and up 31 cents over the past month. On Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Stoneham was $3.80, up 30 cents from the Stoneham area average from a month ago and up 6 cents from last week, according to AAA. The national average for self serve unleaded of $3.73 and a year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.60. The least expensive gallon of gas on Monday was being sold at Hess on …

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Mark

3:24 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013

Thanks Daniel. A little more transparency never hurt except for maybe the pols who love to wheel and deal behind closed doors.   more ›

Area Gas Prices Continue To Tumble

New England drivers still paying well above the national average.

As the Christmas travel season approaches, drivers are on the receiving end of some good news relative to gas prices. According to AAA Southern New England, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas (self-serve) dropped another seven cents this past week, to $3.47. The good news is that price is 14 cents lower than a month ago. The bad news is, New England drivers are still paying roughly 13 cents higher than the national average and a full 20 cents higher than the price of gas in December 2011. According to the gas stations surveyed by AAA, prices ranged from $3.33 to $3.75 for unleaded regular self-serve. In Stoneham, some of the lowest prices can be found at Hess and Stoneham Gulf ($3.50) and Stop & Shop gas station at $3.…

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Who Do You Blame For The Spike In Gas Prices?

Ask 10 different people and you might get 10 different answers as to why gas prices have spiked sharply in September.

The facts are indisputable. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Massachusetts is presently $3.88. That's a whopping 16 cents higher than it was just one month ago. The price has actually soared to over $4 a gallon at some Middlesex County self-serve stations. For a list of the gas stations in Stoneham selling the least expensive fuel, click here for our Commute Page. Ask 10 different people to explain the cause of the off-season spike and you might get 10 different answers. Some have blamed OPEC, while others have blamed big oil companies. A recent rash of severe weather has been seen as a cause by some people, as have the energy polices and proposals of one political party or another. Still other people have blamed …

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Will Higher Gas Prices Impact Your Labor Day Travel?

Gas prices have climbed 22 cents this month across Rhode Island, and 32 cents nationwide. How will this impact holiday travel?

As folks gear up for Labor Day weekend, local gas prices continue to creep up. According to AAA Southern New England, the average price of a gallon of gas in Rhode Island is currently $3.86, up 22 cents from this time last month. That is 7 cents, on average, more expensive than what motorists pay in Massachusetts, but 17 cents less expensive than pumps in Connecticut. The local spike is not as bad as the national average, which has seen an increase of 32 cents per gallon this past month.  Prices in the area range between $3.67 a gallon and $3.85, with the cheapest price currently at Stop and Shop at 70 Pulaski Boulevard in Bellingham, MA, next door. Before heading out for Labor Day fun, get traffic alerts and gas prices for Stoneham in our…

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 27

Check out the latest Patch Facts column.

1. House shopping? Scope out Stoneham Patch at 5 p.m. Saturday to see our latest sampling of open houses in the Stoneham area in the weekly "House Hunt" column. 2. Newsletters anyone? Stoneham Patch offers four newsletters to our readers, including daily, weekly and breaking news ones as well as one for Patch Deals. 3. Love social media? Want to know what's happening in the Stoneham community beyond what the Stoneham Patch website has to offer? Then you'll want to "like" our Facebook page and "follow" our Twitter account for other forms of content. 4. Top off the tank: Scope out current gas prices and traffic updates for the Stoneham area in our "Commute" section. 5. This weekend: Check out Stoneham Patch Sunday at 2 p.m. to see the latest…

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Five Things: Gas Prices, Newsletters, Open Houses, Social Media and a Preview

Check out the "Patch Facts" column for April 20.

1. Shopping for houses? Check out Stoneham Patch at 5 p.m. Saturday to see our latest sampling of open houses in the Stoneham area in the weekly "House Hunt" column. 2. Choices, choices: Stoneham Patch offers four newsletters to our readers, including daily, weekly and breaking news ones as well as one for Patch Deals. 3. Get socialized: Need to know what's happening in the Stoneham community beyond what the Stoneham Patch website has to offer? Then you'll want to "like" our Facebook page and "follow" our Twitter account for other forms of content. 4. Fill the tank: Scope out current gas prices and traffic updates for the Stoneham area in our "Commute" section. 5. A look ahead: Check out Stoneham Patch Sunday at 2 p.m. to see the latest "…

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Five Things: St. Patrick's Day Crafts at Stoneham Public LIbrary

Check out the "Patch Facts' column for March 14.

1. What's on the ballot? The Town of Stoneham has posted a sample ballot for the April 3 town election on its website. As we previously reported, there are three contested races for the Town Clerk post and on the Board of Selectmen and Constables. There is one article question asking voters to support the proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion related to the Stoneham Middle School project. The debt exclusion would mean residents cover the cost of construction for a period of time. However, once the bonded project is paid in full, the tax increase goes away. 2. A tip of the cap to you all: We'd just like to say thanks to our readers for uploading so many photos in just the first day of our Facebook Timeline cover photo contest on Tuesday. Got …

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Five Things: Beautiful Weather, Gas Prices, Solar Storm, Ways to Use Stoneham Patch and a Preview

Check out the "Patch Facts" column for March 8.

1. Storm is coming: The largest solar storm in five years was expected to hit Earth Thursday morning, according to a report by CBS News. The solar storm may cause issues with cell phones, airline flights and GPS services, according to the report. 2. Are you green? Doing these 13 things will help you maximize your experience on the Stoneham Patch website. 3. Top off the tank: Find current gas prices and traffic updates for the Stoneham region in our "Traffic & Gas" section. 4. Beautiful day: It's going to be mostly sunny with temperatures peaking at 65 degrees, and it's going to be windy, with winds of 13-22 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Stoneham. Wind gusts could reach 46 miles per hour. 5. Sneak …

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Five Things: Gas Prices, O'Mexican Night, Ways to Use Stoneham Patch, Weather and a Preview

Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Feb. 23.

1. A mixed bag: There may be some rain and cloudiness before 10 a.m. Thursday before eventually becoming mostly sunny, with a high of 53, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham. Winds may increase from 9-12 miles per hour to 17-20 miles per hour during the day before tapering off to eight miles per hour at night. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-30s overnight, with rain and a bit of snow likely. 2. Love Mexican fare? Harrington's in Wakefield is having "O'Mexican Night," which includes chips and salsa, pitchers of margaritas and Mexican dishes.  3. First time using Patch? Check out these 13 things you can do on the Stoneham Patch website. 4. Gas up: Current gas prices and traffic updates for the …

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Five Things: Blogging, Gas Prices, Sneak Peek, Support Group and Ways to Use the Stoneham Patch Website

Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Feb. 16.

1. New to Patch? Want to learn the different ways to maximize your time using Stoneham Patch? Check out these 13 things you can do on the website. 2. Up for some blogging? Are you a member from a Stoneham-based organization and want to write about the interesting happenings going on with it? Are you a good cook who wants to share your recipes with our readers? We are looking for bloggers to contribute to the site at least once a week. If interested, email mark.ouellette@patch.com with your background information and what area you would like to write about. 3. Support group session: Overeaters Anonymous is slated to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Stoneham Senior Center. 4. Running on fumes? Check out current gas prices and traffic …

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