Massachusetts Gas Price Today
Current Massachusetts gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Massachusetts Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Massachusetts
Searching for gas prices near me today in Massachusetts? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.36/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.36/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Massachusetts Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (New England))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 24¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #31 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Massachusetts Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Massachusetts
About Massachusetts Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Massachusetts
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Boston Harbor and Providence terminals handle waterborne deliveries of domestic and imported fuels.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Statewide participation in Northeast regional low-emission summer gasoline regulations.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Dense urban real estate costs and terminal supply logistics sustain retail prices above national averages. In addition, Massachusetts levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 24 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Massachusetts
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Massachusetts are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Massachusetts Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Massachusetts
What is the price of the gas today in Massachusetts?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Massachusetts today is $4.36 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.99/gal, premium gasoline is $5.40/gal, and highway diesel is $6.36/gal. Massachusetts currently ranks #31 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Massachusetts?
Gas prices in Massachusetts are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Massachusetts retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Massachusetts are primarily driven by boston harbor and providence terminals handle waterborne deliveries of domestic and imported fuels.
How does Massachusetts's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Massachusetts's current average of $4.36/gal is -$0.05 lower than national average. Key drivers include Massachusetts's state fuel excise tax of 24¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (New England) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Massachusetts?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Massachusetts, use the statewide benchmark of $4.36/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts (part of the East Coast / PADD 1 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.35 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 24¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Massachusetts pay 42.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.