For The 52nd Day In A Row, Gas Prices In Massachusetts Are Falling.

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A gallon of regular gas costs an average of $3.972 in Massachusetts, according to AAA.

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Which is $1.077 less than the state's record-high gallon price of $5.049 in June.

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The price per gallon was $4.002 on Thursday.

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The average price was $4.464 one month ago; at this time last year, it was $3.073 per gallon.

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Despite the recent drop in gas prices, Massachusetts' average gas price is still higher than the rest of the country ($3.809).

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As state officials prepare for a busy weekend of holiday travel, gas prices have decreased.

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Gas prices nationwide fall below $4 per gallon, with Massachusetts at $4.32.

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On Friday and Monday, heavy traffic was anticipated in Massachusetts.

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On Friday, the HOV lane opened in Boston and Quincy, and the Sumner Tunnel project was put on hold.

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According to the report, many tourists have their sights set on international cruises to the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and Mexico.

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