Gas prices surge up 4 cents in Massachusetts as Hurricane Beryl kicks off storm season

Gas prices are up four cents from last week in Massachusetts in the wake of disruptions from Hurricane Beryl and surging demand, according to AAA data. “Demand increasing and supply decreasing is a recipe for higher pump prices,” said Jillian Young, AAA Northeast Director of Public Relations. “Add to the mix not just the threat from Hurricane Beryl, but concerns about increased activity across the entire hurricane season, and it’s certainly not unusual to see an upward trend.” The average gas price in Massachusetts reached $3.50 a gallon this week,...