AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Gas prices in Maine continue to fall, yet remain significantly higher than the national average.

Price-tracking website MaineGasPrices.com reports Monday that the average retail price of a gallon of gas has dropped nearly three cents in Maine in the past week, to an average of $3.60.

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During the same period, national prices dropped more than three cents to an average of $3.46 per gallon.

Current prices in Maine are a now almost 30 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, but still a dime per gallon higher than a year ago.

 

 

 

 

 

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