Gas prices drop a bit more in northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Gasoline prices have dropped a bit more in northern New England.

GasBuddy’s daily survey of gas outlets says the price has fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in Maine in the last week, averaging $2.46. The price in Vermont went down 2.1 cents to an average of $2.49 a gallon. New Hampshire’s price decreased 1.6 cents to $2.43 a gallon.

The national average fell 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.41. It’s 12.9 cents per gallon lower than last month, and 17.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.