Gas Prices in Massachusetts Today
Track today's average gas price in Massachusetts, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Massachusetts
Gas prices in Massachusetts are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Massachusetts may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Massachusetts's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Massachusetts price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Massachusetts Fuel Taxes: ≈27¢/gal
Massachusetts has a moderate gas tax but an import-dependent market. Massachusetts charges about 24 cents per gallon in excise tax plus small underground-storage fees — a moderate burden by national standards. The state's above-average pump prices come less from taxes and more from how fuel physically gets to New England.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Massachusetts Gets Its Gasoline
There are no refineries anywhere in New England. Massachusetts receives essentially all of its gasoline by tanker and barge into Boston Harbor and other coastal terminals, plus some volume through pipelines from the New York area. Ocean freight and terminal costs put a structural premium on every gallon, and winter storms can temporarily tighten supply.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Massachusetts
Greater Boston typically posts the state's highest prices, driven by real-estate costs and demand. Prices soften moving west — the Worcester area and the Pioneer Valley usually run several cents below Boston, and drivers near the border sometimes cross into lower-priced New Hampshire to fill up.