News Summary
Gas prices in Massachusetts have decreased to an average of $2.98 per gallon as of Monday, marking a decline from $3.01 the previous week. This downward trend continues as prices have seen a 7-cent drop since last month. In context, prices are only 1% lower compared to last year and remain about 4.6% lower than the national average. Springfield and Worcester also reflect similar trends in gas prices, while diesel costs have slightly reduced as well, indicating varying trends compared to national benchmarks.
Massachusetts has recorded a notable decline in gas prices, with the average cost for regular fuel hitting $2.98 per gallon on Monday. This price marks a slight decrease from last week’s average of $3.01 per gallon and is part of a steady downtrend, dropping about 7 cents since the previous month.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas prices in Massachusetts have experienced fluctuations over the past several months, ranging from a low of $2.88 on April 14, 2025, to a high of $3.11 on September 8, 2025. For comparative context, the average gas price in Massachusetts a year ago was $3.02 per gallon, putting the current price only 1% lower than that figure.
When compared nationally, Massachusetts gas prices are approximately 4.6% lower than the overall average in the United States, which remains unchanged at $3.12 per gallon from last week. This discrepancy highlights Massachusetts as a comparatively affordable option for fuel in the current market.
Regional Trends in Gas Prices
In the city of Springfield, the current average gas price aligns with the state average at $2.98. This represents a $0.03 drop from last week, accounting for a 0.9% decrease. However, when assessing the year-over-year statistics, gas prices in Springfield have risen by $0.05, indicating a 1.9% increase since last year. The historical high for gas prices in Springfield occurred on June 12, 2022, when prices surged to $4.97.
Diesel prices in Springfield have also seen a slight reduction, currently standing at $3.74, which is $0.04 less than last week. In terms of year-over-year comparisons, diesel prices are up by $0.13, reflecting a 3.6% rise in costs since the same period last year. Diesel experienced its peak price in Springfield on May 17, 2022, reaching a high of $6.36.
Moving to Worcester, the average gas price has similarly settled at $3.06, matching the state average. This price represents a $0.02 decrease from last week for an overall decline of 0.7%. Year-over-year trends in Worcester indicate a slight reduction of $0.02, or 0.8%, from the previous year. Worcester faced a historical high of $5.03 for gas on June 12, 2022.
Diesel fuel in Worcester also saw a reduction, dropping by $0.02 to stand at $3.82. Year-over-year comparisons indicate a $0.13 increase, resulting in a rise of 3.7% in diesel prices since last year, with a high of $6.40 recorded on May 18, 2022.
Comparisons with Other Cities
For context, gas prices in other metro areas across the nation have set lower benchmarks, with places like Lawton, OK at $2.42, Tulsa, OK at $2.46, and Casper, WY at $2.50 showcasing cheaper fuel costs compared to Massachusetts.
In summary, recent trends reveal a downward shift in gas prices within Massachusetts, while providing a comparative overview of fuel costs across different regions including Springfield and Worcester, along with a national perspective.
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