Gas prices down slightly in northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Gas prices have dropped slightly in northern New England during the last week, an analyst said Monday.

The latest GasBuddy.com survey shows New Hampshire gas prices went down 2 cents in the past week, averaging $2.09 a gallon.

Maine’s prices fell a penny, averaging $2.20 a gallon.

In Vermont, prices went down less than a penny, to $2.15 a gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.17. The national average is down 0.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 38.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.