Massachusetts gas prices dropping, but still well above national average

CBS News Boston

BOSTON - Average gas prices are now below $3 a gallon in 23 states, according to AAA, but Massachusetts isn't one of them.

The average price for a gallon gas in Massachusetts was $3.32 Tuesday. That's down five cents in the last week. But, it's still 18 cents higher than the national average of $3.14.

"Gasoline supply has been exceeding demand, sending pump prices lower," AAA spokesman Mark Schieldrop said in a statement Tuesday. "Prices typically reach a seasonal bottom this time of year. With ample supply here in the Northeast, there's room for prices to edge lower through December."

Texas currently has the lowest average price at $2.60 a gallon. California is still the highest at $4.70.

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Mike Toole

Mike Toole is the Managing Editor at wbz.com in Boston. He has worked in the WBZ-TV newsroom for more than 20 years. He previously wrote and produced news and sports at WABC-TV in New York.