Gas prices continue to recede

Gas prices in Gainesville and the rest of the country continued their downward slide this past week, according to AAA.

In Gainesville, the average price is $3.61 a gallon today, compared to $3.67 last Monday. The statewide average? Down seven cents to $3.58.

The national average remains above $4.00 a gallon at $4.17, compared to $4.22 a week ago.