Gas prices drop below $3 per gallon in western Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Some gas prices in western Massachusetts are below three dollars a gallon.

According to AAA, just in Springfield, gas prices are lower by 18 cents per gallon compared to last month.

In Springfield, the cheapest gas can be found at Costco for $2.87 a gallon. Some drivers are thrilled to be saving a few extra dollars at the pump. Jose Maldonado of West Springfield told 22News, “I love that gas is going down okay different gas stations is $2.99, it’s great.”

Statewide the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $3.26.

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