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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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 $3.49 to $3.79 in Canton over the past month.

Gas prices in the Canton area 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 Canton was $3.79, also up 31 cents from a month ago, 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 Wednesday was being sold at Blue Hill Express for $3.69 per gallon. Shell Gas on …

Saturday, December 15, 2012

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 Canton, some of the lowest prices can be found at Blue Hill Express ($3.40), Rte. 138 Auto Service ($3.40), and Shell …

Friday, December 14, 2012

TELL US: Should the Gas Tax Be Raised to Fund Transit Projects?

It has not been increased in more than two decades. Some people say the time has come to raise it. Others say people pay enough taxes.

As time progresses, unfortunately so do prices. That cheap burger you bought many years ago is no longer so cheap. What once could be purchased with some loose change you found in your pocket now requires cash or a credit card. But for the past 21 years and counting, the state gasoline tax has remained the same. Massachusetts residents pay 21 cents per gallon at the pump, with nearly all the money going to fund public and private transportation projects and programs (roads, bridges, public transit systems, etc.). Some people say this amount is no longer sufficient to improve and maintain what the state has to offer. In its 2007 report, the state's independent Transportation Finance Commission recommended the tax be raised to 32 cents. The…

Janet Sroczynski

1:32 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012

Fiscal Cliff Tax Hikes Are Not the Only Scary Thing That Could Happen to You on January 2, 2013 article by HuffingtonPost Catherine New and posted on 12/27/2012; link found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/27/fiscal-cliff-tax-hikes_n_2370579.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl4%7Csec1_Ink2%26pLid%3D   more ›

Friday, February 24, 2012

South Shore Residents Worry Over Gas Price Surge

At $3.60 a gallon for gas, some South Shore residents fear the cost of filling their tank.

Jill Allington drove to the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham on Thursday afternoon on a near-empty gas tank.  The Hingham shopper said she dreads the next time she will have to fill her tank because of the recent surge in gas prices. Allington is not alone in her fear to fill up, as gas prices this week are averaging $3.60 a gallon in Massachusetts, one cent over the national average and more than 40 cents higher than a year ago, according to Boston.com . The talk around the Derby Street Shoppes on Thursday showed that the recent price increase has caused many  South Shore residents to change their driving habits. Donna Zamagni of Weymouth said she has started to plan consolidated trips. Dan Driscoll of Braintree said he walks more, rather …

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Craig

4:13 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Canton's Gas Price Roundup: September 19 Edition

Looking for the cheapest gas around Canton?

Here are your best bets for filling up your tank as of Monday, September 19. Prices are per gallon. Do you know of a local gas station that has cheap gas? Share your money-saving secrets with us! Email: lisa.gentes@patch.com   Regular Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.599 Next best: Sunoco, 702 Neponset St., $3.659   Plus Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.759 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.799   Premium: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.859 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.899 Diesel: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.859 Next best: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.899   Source: www.motortrend.com

Monday, September 12, 2011

Canton's Gas Price Roundup: September 12 Edition

Looking for cheap gas around Canton?

Here are your best bets for filling up your tank as of Monday, September 12. Prices are per gallon. Do you know of a local gas station that has cheap gas? Share your money-saving secrets with us! Email: lisa.gentes@patch.com   Regular Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.599 Next best: Sunoco, 702 Neponset St., $3.679   Plus Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.759 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.829   Premium: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.859 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.929 Diesel: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.899 Next best: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.899   Source: www.motortrend.com

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Canton's Gas Price Roundup: September 1 Edition

Where have you found cheap gas around town?

Here are your best bets for filling up your tank as of Thursday, September 1. Prices are per gallon. Do you know of a local gas station that has cheap gas? Share your money-saving secrets with us! Email: lisa.gentes@patch.com   Regular Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.599 Next best: Sunoco, 702 Neponset St., $3.639   Plus Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.759 Next best: Sunoco, 702 Neponset St., $3.819   Premium: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.859 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.929 Diesel: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.899 Next best: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.899   Source: www.motortrend.com

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Canton's Gas Price Roundup: August 23 Edition

Looking for cheap gas around Canton?

Here are your best bets for filling up your tank as of Tuesday, August 23. Prices are per gallon. Do you know of a local gas station that has cheap gas? Share your money-saving secrets with us! Email: lisa.gentes@patch.com   Regular Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.599 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.669   Plus Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.759 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.829   Premium: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.859 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.929 Diesel: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.899 Next best: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.899   Source: www.motortrend.com

Monday, August 8, 2011

Canton's Gas Price Roundup: August 8 Edition

Trying to save on gas prices? Let Canton Patch help.

Here are your best bets for filling up your tank as of Monday, August 8. Prices are per gallon. Do you know of a local gas station that has cheap gas? Share your money-saving secrets with us! Email: lisa.gentes@patch.com   Regular Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.699 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.759   Plus Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.879 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.899   Premium: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.999 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.999   Diesel: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.999 Next best: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.999   Source: www.motortrend.com

Monday, August 1, 2011

Canton's Gas Price Roundup: August 1 Edition

Where have you spotted cheap gas in Canton?

Here are your best bets for filling up your tank as of Monday, August 1. Prices are per gallon. Do you know of a local gas station that has cheap gas? Share your money-saving secrets with us! Email: lisa.gentes@patch.com Regular Unleaded: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.759 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.799   Plus Unleaded: Shell, 731 Washington St., $4.009 Next best: Sunoco, 702 Neponset St., $4.019   Premium: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.999 Next best: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.999   Diesel: Gulf, 693 Turnpike St., $3.999 Next best: Blue Hill Express, 2640 Washington St., $3.999   Source: www.motortrend.com

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