Massachusetts Gas Prices
Weekly average gasoline price for Massachusetts — EIA retail survey data.
Current Massachusetts Gas Price
Massachusetts Average
$3.997/gal
Week ending Monday, July 20, 2026
vs last year: +$0.989 (+32.9%)
National average
$4.001
vs national
-$0.004
National rank
#43 of 51
Weekly retail gasoline survey data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (eia.gov). Updated 7/22/2026, 12:46:51 PM ET. Not live pump prices — always check your local station for current prices.
Massachusetts Gas Taxes
State gas tax
29¢/gal
With federal (18.4¢)
47.4¢/gal
vs. state average
-4.7¢
Massachusetts drivers pay about 29¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, below the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. Figures are approximate (as of 2025) and exclude local sales taxes; verify current rates with your state revenue department.
Other States
See the latest weekly average gasoline price for Massachusetts, updated from official EIA retail survey data. Compare Massachusetts's price to the national average, track a 12-month trend, and see how state fuel taxes factor in.
EIA updates weekly — not live pump prices. Where EIA does not publish a direct Massachusetts series, this page shows the best available regional average with a clear note. Always check local stations for current pump prices.
Current Massachusetts Gas Price
This page lists the latest weekly average retail price for regular gasoline in Massachusetts, along with the survey week ending date and the trend versus last week and last year.
Massachusetts Gas Taxes
Drivers in Massachusetts pay about 29¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes — roughly 47.4¢ once the 18.4¢ federal tax is included — which is 4.7¢ below the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approximate, as of 2025).
Massachusetts vs. National Average
Comparing Massachusetts's price to the U.S. average shows whether local drivers pay more or less than the nation as a whole. State fuel taxes, regional refining capacity, and supply logistics are the main drivers of that gap.
Why Do Gas Prices Move?
Gasoline prices follow crude oil markets, refinery output, seasonal demand, and state taxes. Geopolitical events, hurricanes affecting Gulf Coast refineries, and OPEC production decisions can move prices sharply within weeks.
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Massachusetts Gas Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average gas price in Massachusetts?
- The EIA publishes a weekly average retail price for regular gasoline, typically each Monday for the prior week. This page lists the current Massachusetts weekly average with its survey date and 12-month trend. It is a survey average, not a live pump price.
- What is the gas tax in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts levies about 29¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, or roughly 47.4¢ per gallon including the 18.4¢ federal tax (approximate, as of 2025). Fuel taxes are one of the largest reasons prices differ between neighboring states.
- Are these live pump prices in Massachusetts?
- No. These are EIA weekly survey averages, not real-time prices at individual gas stations. Check local stations for current pump prices.
- Why is gas expensive in Massachusetts?
- State fuel taxes, environmental regulations, distance from refineries, and regional supply all affect Massachusetts gasoline prices relative to other states.