Boston (AP)  -- Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have surged to another record high that's 12 cents more than last week's mark.

A statewide survey Monday by AAA Southern New England found an average price of $3.68 per gallon for self-serve, regular unleaded. That compares with $3.56 a week ago, and marks the fifth consecutive week of higher prices.

The state remains 3 cents below the national average of $3.71. A year ago, the Massachusetts average stood at $2.95.

A similar surveys showed that in Rhode Island gas prices rose 10 cents per gallon from last week, to an average of $3.70 per gallon for unleaded regular.

An AAA survey in Maine said the average price was $3.72, up 38 cents per gallon from a month ago.