The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Massachusetts has increased one cent from last week, at an average of $2.93/gallon, nine cents higher than a month ago, but 12 cents below the current national average.

AAA Northeast Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, Mary Maguire, says AAA has been watching a steady rise in demand for gasoline, with prices at the pump to likely adjust though June. Maguire also says there could be price decreases early in the month as the school year comes to a close with the possibility that the prices of gasoline could increase as summer travel increases.