WTI crude has risen $1.14/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 | $3.877 | +0.215 | $4.37 | $4.70 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.902 | +0.227 | $4.39 | $4.74 | $5.18 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $4.073 | +0.326 | $4.45 | $4.88 | — | |
| 4 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $4.113 | +0.296 | $4.58 | $4.93 | $5.33 | |
| 5 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $4.251 | +0.293 | $4.73 | $5.09 | $5.50 | |
| 6 | Florida | $4.288 | +0.405 | $4.74 | $5.06 | — | |
| 7 | Massachusettsyou | $4.343 | +0.337 | $4.84 | $5.22 | — | |
| 8 | Colorado | $4.346 | +0.416 | $4.73 | $5.08 | — | |
| 9 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.359 | +0.343 | $4.71 | $5.00 | $5.52 | |
| 10 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.378 | +0.291 | $4.88 | $5.24 | $5.86 | |
| 11 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $4.399 | +0.515 | $4.88 | $5.42 | $5.74 | |
| 12 | New York | $4.399 | +0.297 | $4.86 | $5.29 | — | |
| 13 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.420 | +0.289 | $4.93 | $5.25 | $5.87 | |
| 14 | U.S. National Average | $4.452 | +0.329 | $5.03 | $5.40 | $5.64 | |
| 15 | Ohio | $4.776 | +0.905 | $5.32 | $5.87 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $5.135 | +0.168 | $5.54 | $5.77 | $6.00 | |
| 17 | Washington | $5.529 | +0.230 | $5.87 | $6.06 | — | |
| 18 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.583 | +0.171 | $6.03 | $6.22 | $6.63 | |
| ↑ | California | $5.959 | +0.174 | $6.28 | $6.45 | $7.36 |
Regular gasoline in Massachusetts is currently priced at $4.006 per gallon, marking a notable increase of $0.123 from the previous week. This mid-May pricing reflects the typical spring surge in demand as more drivers hit the roads for summer travel. Compared to seasonal patterns, Massachusetts pump prices remain elevated due to the state's relatively high fuel taxes and environmental fuel blend requirements.
At the current price, filling up a typical 15-gallon tank costs approximately $60.09, representing about $1.85 more than it did just a week ago. Massachusetts consistently ranks among the higher-priced states for regular gasoline, driven by stringent environmental regulations and state fuel excise taxes of roughly 24 cents per gallon. The premium-to-regular spread of $0.904 per gallon reflects the typically wider margins seen in the Northeast during peak driving season.
Massachusetts requires special reformulated gasoline blends year-round to meet strict environmental standards, which limits the number of refineries able to supply the state and increases costs compared to conventional fuel markets. The state's fuel supply depends heavily on imports through the Colonial Pipeline and waterborne deliveries to Boston Harbor, making prices sensitive to refinery disruptions and shipping logistics in the Mid-Atlantic and Gulf regions. Additionally, Massachusetts state gasoline taxes are among the nation's highest, and combined with federal excise taxes, they account for roughly 40 cents of every gallon purchased at the pump.
Current Brent crude oil is trading at $109.62 per barrel while WTI crude sits at $95.43, and these elevated international prices are flowing through to Massachusetts pumps with a typical 2-to-6 week lag. The Brent-WTI spread of $14.19 per barrel reflects global supply dynamics and shipping costs that particularly impact the Northeast, which relies on imported crude and finished fuels. Massachusetts drivers should expect that any sustained crude decline would take several weeks to materialize as lower prices at the pump.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Monitor fuel prices mid-week, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, when stations often set prices lower before the weekend surge; downloading GasBuddy or using GetPumpRate alerts can help you time fills during weekly dips. Consider joining loyalty programs at major chains like Shell, Speedway, or regional chains—these offer 3-5 cent per gallon rebates that add up quickly in a high-tax state like Massachusetts.
Gas prices in Massachusetts are likely to remain volatile over the next few weeks as crude oil supply dynamics and seasonal demand shifts develop; watch for any disruptions at Northeast refineries or Colonial Pipeline maintenance that could tighten supply. The broader trend will depend on whether crude prices stabilize above $100 per barrel or retreat, combined with typical late-May-through-July demand strength as summer driving season intensifies.
Regular gasoline in Massachusetts currently averages $4.343 per gallon, up $0.337 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.