Massachusetts Gas Prices

What drivers in Massachusetts are paying this week

Massachusetts stations averaged $4.145 per gallon for regular gasoline in the week ending Oct 26, 2026. The statewide average fell $0.060 from the previous week and sits $0.124 lower than the national average of $4.269. Four weeks ago the state average was $4.316, and a year ago it was $2.897.

Massachusetts has a published weekly average from the EIA and is usually the most expensive state in New England after Connecticut. The state has no refineries, so all fuel is delivered by ship or truck.

Why Massachusetts gas prices land where they do

• Fuel arrives through Boston harbor terminals and from New York-area ports.
• State fuel tax is moderate, but distribution costs are high.
• Boston-area station rents and labor costs are among the highest in the country.

These are structural factors, not daily noise. They explain why Massachusetts tends to sit in the same part of the national price range week after week, even when the national average moves. For the general mechanics behind these forces, see our guide on how gas prices are set.

Metro prices in Massachusetts

We track weekly metro averages for these Massachusetts markets:

• Boston gas prices — currently $4.176 per gallon.

How Massachusetts compares

Neighboring states with a published weekly average give the clearest picture of the regional spread. The table below compares Massachusetts against those states and the national average.

Market	Regular price	vs Massachusetts	Week change
Massachusetts	$4.145	—	−$0.060
New York	$4.249	+$0.104	−$0.060
U.S. average	$4.269	+$0.124	−$0.010

Ways to spend less on gas in Massachusetts

1. Membership warehouses such as Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s usually price 10 to 30 cents below nearby branded stations.
2. Stations a few miles off the interstate are often cheaper than the first exit, because they pay less for land and rely on local traffic.
3. Apps that show station-level prices are worth using for the last mile — our numbers give you the regional baseline, they give you the address.
4. Keeping tires at the recommended pressure and removing roof racks can recover 3 to 6 percent of fuel economy, which is worth 10 to 20 cents a gallon at current prices.

Want a number instead of a rule of thumb? The commute cost calculator turns your own miles and MPG into a weekly and annual fuel bill, using the current Massachusetts price as the default.

How we source Massachusetts prices

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail gasoline survey, which reports average retail prices in dollars per gallon including taxes. We rebuild the page every week after the survey is released, so the date on the price panel always matches the data behind it. We do not estimate missing state numbers; where the EIA does not publish a statewide series, we label the regional benchmark instead. Full details are in our methodology and data sources pages.

The bottom line for Massachusetts drivers

At $4.145 per gallon, a 12-gallon fill-up costs about $49.74 in Massachusetts, compared with $51.23 at the national average. Over a 15,000-mile year at 28 MPG, the state price implies roughly $2221 in fuel — a useful baseline before you start shopping for a cheaper station.