Massachusetts Gas Prices
Current average fuel prices for Massachusetts, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail survey, plus a calculator prefilled with the local price.
Weekly price trend, regular gasoline
View regular gasoline trend as a table
| Week of | Price per gallon |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 | $4.343 |
| Jun 8 | $4.196 |
| Jun 15 | $4.067 |
| Jun 22 | $3.949 |
| Jun 29 | $3.839 |
| Jul 6 | $3.785 |
| Jul 13 | $3.806 |
| Jul 20 | $3.997 |
What shapes the price in Massachusetts
Massachusetts forms the economic core of PADD 1A (New England). The Commonwealth has no operating petroleum refineries and no major refined-product pipelines originating from the Gulf Coast. Gasoline arrives via coastal ocean tankers and barges at coastal marine terminals in Boston Harbor, Revere, and Providence, Rhode Island. State motor fuel taxes stand at 24.0 cents per gallon. Because Massachusetts relies on maritime logistics, regional winter weather and freezing harbor conditions can impact delivery schedules, while competing demand for distillate heating oil in the winter creates unique seasonal price dynamics.
U.S. retail gasoline prices follow a reliable seasonal cycle. Prices typically rise between February and May as refineries conduct scheduled seasonal maintenance (turnarounds) and switch production from winter-grade fuel to more expensive, low-RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) summer blends designed to reduce ground-level smog in hot weather. Increased summer vacation driving further boosts demand. Conversely, prices typically soften following Labor Day as refiners transition back to lower-cost winter blends containing inexpensive butane, alongside lower cold-weather driving demand.
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Your Calculation Results
High Consumption (> 8.5 L/100km)- Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
- 8.88 US gallons (33.6 liters total)
- Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
- $35.51
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.571 per mile • $0.355 per km
Fuel economy in every unit
- L/100km
- 33.6
- MPG US
- 7.0
- MPG UK
- 8.4
- km/L
- 3.0
The fuel calculator above is prefilled with Massachusetts's current regular gasoline price. If your vehicle requires high-octane premium or runs on diesel, replace the default price with the corresponding regional price above to see your exact cost per mile and total trip fuel expense.
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Drivers operating an electric vehicle (EV) are not directly impacted by gasoline or diesel pump prices. Instead, EV charging costs depend on local residential and public electricity rates measured in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). To evaluate how electricity costs compare to gasoline in this region, use our EV versus Gas Comparator.
Open the EV versus gas comparatorLast updated July 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM UTC. Prices are refreshed from U.S. EIA weekly retail survey data.
Frequently asked questions
Massachusetts relies on coastal water shipments. Ocean barges and tankers deliver fuel from New Jersey terminals, Gulf Coast refineries, and international suppliers into marine terminals located along Boston Harbor and Providence, Rhode Island.
Boston and the Route 128 metro area typically see higher retail prices due to elevated commercial property leases and station operating costs, whereas Western Massachusetts cities like Springfield draw from pipeline racks in neighboring Connecticut.
Yes. Severe nor'easters can delay coastal tanker barge deliveries into New England ports, while winter heating oil demand competes with diesel for regional refinery production and distribution capacity.
Premium gasoline has a higher octane rating (91 to 93 AKI), which prevents premature engine knock in high-compression and turbocharged engines. Producing high octane requires additional refinery processing steps such as catalytic alkylation and reforming, and retailers price it with wider retail margins, resulting in a consistent 50 to 70 cent premium over regular.
Price figures for Massachusetts are derived from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) official retail survey, updated on a weekly schedule. Individual street-corner stations adjust their posted board prices daily based on wholesale rack spot price shifts.