WTI crude has risen $14.99/bbl over the past month. Retail gasoline typically follows crude moves with a 2–4 week lag as refined fuel works through the supply chain.
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Ranked by pump price. Click a region to view its dashboard.
| # | Region | Regular ↑ | vs others | vs last wk | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Texas | $3.532 | -0.112 | $4.03 | $4.38 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.604 | -0.086 | $4.11 | $4.46 | $5.14 | |
| 3 | Florida | $3.771 | -0.150 | $4.24 | $4.57 | — | |
| 4 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.788 | -0.079 | $4.28 | $4.65 | $5.17 | |
| 5 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.929 | +0.047 | $4.38 | $4.99 | $5.26 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $3.937 | -0.102 | $4.27 | $4.82 | — | |
| 7 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.944 | -0.053 | $4.45 | $4.83 | $5.30 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $4.051 | +0.054 | $4.44 | $4.81 | — | |
| 9 | Massachusettsyou | $4.058 | -0.026 | $4.64 | $5.02 | — | |
| 10 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.070 | +0.003 | $4.67 | $5.03 | $5.55 | |
| 11 | U.S. National Average | $4.079 | -0.017 | $4.66 | $5.06 | $5.35 | |
| 12 | Ohio | $4.085 | +0.236 | $4.66 | $5.24 | — | |
| 13 | New York | $4.103 | -0.035 | $4.57 | $4.98 | — | |
| 14 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.139 | -0.035 | $4.67 | $5.01 | $5.59 | |
| 15 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.139 | +0.056 | $4.48 | $4.81 | $5.29 | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $4.685 | +0.023 | $5.05 | $5.31 | $5.62 | |
| 17 | Washington | $5.045 | +0.035 | $5.36 | $5.58 | — | |
| 18 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.130 | +0.013 | $5.55 | $5.75 | $6.13 | |
| ↑ | California | $5.495 | +0.006 | $5.79 | $5.96 | $6.72 |
Massachusetts drivers are paying $4.084 per gallon for regular gasoline today, up $0.087 from last week, reflecting a notable upward push in regional fuel costs. This mid-summer price increase is higher than the typical July pattern for New England, where seasonal demand usually stabilizes prices. The Commonwealth's gas prices remain sensitive to both global crude movements and local refinery operations in the region.
At the current price, filling a typical 15-gallon tank costs about $61.26, roughly $1.31 more than it would have seven days ago. Massachusetts prices sit above the national average, driven partly by the state's fuel tax of 24 cents per gallon plus local sales tax, which adds roughly $0.30 to every gallon when fully applied. The spread between regular and premium has widened to about $0.95 per gallon, meaning drivers choosing premium fuel face notably higher fill-up costs.
Massachusetts gas prices are shaped by three key regional forces: the state's relatively high fuel excise tax and environmental regulations requiring cleaner-burning fuel blends year-round, proximity to New England refineries (particularly Hess in Port Reading, New Jersey and Sunoco operations), and pipeline access that routes fuel from the Gulf Coast and Atlantic imports. Summer demand remains elevated as New England drivers prepare for late-month travel and heat-related driving patterns. The region's strict air-quality standards also require boutique fuel blends that cost more to produce than national-average gasoline, directly raising pump prices.
WTI crude is trading at $88.58 per barrel while Brent crude sits at $96.12, a $7.54 spread that reflects supply pressures on global oil. These crude prices typically flow through to Massachusetts pumps with a 2-to-6-week lag, meaning this week's increases likely reflect crude movement from mid-July. Refineries in the region have been running at steady utilization rates, so the recent uptick appears driven more by global crude strength than local supply constraints.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Massachusetts drivers should consider filling up on Monday or Tuesday mornings, when regional prices typically dip before the Thursday-through-weekend climb; using the GasBuddy app to locate the cheapest stations within a few miles can easily save $1 to $2 per fill-up. Additionally, major retailers like Stop & Shop and Cumberland Farms offer fuel rewards programs that stack savings of 10 to 20 cents per gallon when combined with their loyalty discounts.
With Brent crude holding near $96 per barrel and late-summer driving season still in full swing, Massachusetts prices may continue climbing modestly over the next two weeks unless crude falls sharply. Watch for any tropical weather developments in the Atlantic or Gulf that could disrupt refinery operations, as well as any unexpected demand weakness that might signal a price reversal heading into August.
Regular gasoline in Massachusetts currently averages $4.058 per gallon, down $0.026 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.