Massachusetts Gas Prices Today
Regular gasoline in Massachusetts averages $4.26 per gallon as of the EIA week of 2026-10-12 — $0.07 below the national average of $4.33. Massachusetts has no refineries and sits at the far end of the East Coast supply chain — fuel arrives by barge and ship into Boston and other New England terminals, largely from New York Harbor and the Gulf Coast. Moderate state taxes keep it closer to the national average than its neighbours to the south, but the delivered cost of imported fuel sets the floor.
Massachusetts vs Region vs US (EIA week of 2026-10-12)
| Area | Regular ($/gal) | vs Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4.26 | — |
| East Coast (region) | 4.12 | -0.14 |
| US average | 4.33 | +0.07 |
EIA weekly retail averages. Compare all published states, see gas prices by year, or read what actually sets pump prices.
All EIA-Published States This Week
| State | Regular ($/gal) | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6.10 | +1.77 |
| Washington | 5.38 | +1.05 |
| New York | 4.35 | +0.02 |
| Massachusetts | 4.26 | -0.07 |
| Minnesota | 4.18 | -0.15 |
| Colorado | 4.18 | -0.16 |
| Florida | 3.98 | -0.35 |
| Ohio | 3.87 | -0.46 |
| Texas | 3.78 | -0.55 |
EIA publishes weekly prices for these states; it does not survey all 50 individually.
What Sets the Price in Massachusetts
| Factor | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| In-state refining | None — New England refines essentially no gasoline of its own | EIA refinery capacity data |
| Supply route | Waterborne deliveries into Boston and regional terminals, sourced from New York Harbor and further afield | EIA East Coast market notes |
| Required blend | Reformulated gasoline is required across much of the state | EPA fuel program maps |
| Winter factor | The same terminals and vessels also serve heating fuel demand in winter | EIA heating fuels data |
Taxes are one of four components of the pump price — see the full breakdown of crude, refining, distribution and tax.
Why Massachusetts Prices Move Differently
End of the supply chain
- New England is the last stop for fuel moving north, so freight cost is built into every gallon.
- With no local refining and modest storage, the region is exposed to any disruption further south.
- Massachusetts prices generally follow New York Harbor wholesale with a small premium for delivery.
What to watch
- New York Harbor wholesale and the RBOB gasoline futures price, which lead the region.
- Winter cold snaps, when the same logistics network is also moving heating oil.
- Gulf Coast refinery outages, which reach New England last but still reach it.
- The East Coast line in the PADD region table.
Massachusetts Gas Price FAQ
What is the average gas price in Massachusetts right now?
Regular gasoline in Massachusetts averages $4.26 per gallon (EIA, week of 2026-10-12) — $0.07 below the US average of $4.33.
Why are Massachusetts gas prices lower than the national average?
Massachusetts has no refineries and sits at the far end of the East Coast supply chain — fuel arrives by barge and ship into Boston and other New England terminals, largely from New York Harbor and the Gulf Coast. Moderate state taxes keep it closer to the national average than its neighbours to the south, but the delivered cost of imported fuel sets the floor.
How often are these prices updated?
The EIA publishes state and regional retail prices every Monday; this page refreshes automatically when new data lands. EIA covers selected large states weekly — for daily crowd-sourced prices per county or station, AAA and GasBuddy complement this official weekly view.
Why does Massachusetts pay more than the US average?
Mostly delivery. The state refines no gasoline, so every gallon is shipped in — usually via New York Harbor — and that freight is built into the price. Reformulated-blend requirements across much of the state add a little more. Its fuel taxes are middling rather than extreme, which is why it typically runs closer to the national average than higher-tax states do.
Do heating oil and gasoline prices move together in New England?
They share a direction but not a schedule. Both are refined products made from crude, so they rise and fall with the oil price and with refining margins. Heating oil has its own winter demand cycle, and the EIA only surveys residential heating fuel prices during the October-to-March heating season, so the two series can look out of step outside winter.