Massachusetts gas prices drop a nickel per gallon, yet remain above the national average

Massachusetts gasoline prices are down a nickel per gallon.

AAA Southern New England reports Monday that the cost of a gallon of self-serve regular has dropped 5 cents to an average of $3.62.

The current price is 6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 9 cents lower than at the same time last year, but still a nickel higher than the national average.

AAA found self-serve regular selling for as low as $3.45 per gallon to as high as $3.89.