Gas prices in Massachusetts today
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a gallon more for premium than regular in Massachusetts. How that compares with every other state, and whether your car needs it.
- Current price $4.07/gal is 1.7% above the 4-week average
- Sits at 77% of the 52-week range ($2.79–$4.45/gal)
The EIA publishes retail diesel by region rather than by state, so the diesel line is the New England (PADD 1A) series — the closest official series to Massachusetts. The headline diesel price above is the exact Massachusetts average from AAA.
Massachusetts gas prices by metro area
AAA reports separate daily averages for 7 Massachusetts metros — $0.13 a gallon between the cheapest and the dearest.
AAA metro averages · 2026-09-09
What a tank costs in Massachusetts, and how much of it is tax
- Compact — 12 gal$50.93
- Sedan / crossover — 15 gal$63.66
- SUV — 20 gal$84.88
- Full-size pickup — 26 gal$110.34
Tax is 11% of the pump price in Massachusetts. Pre-tax figure is an estimate — state rates as of 2026-01-01.
Massachusetts compared with neighbouring states
Where the line is worth crossing, and where it is not — each comparison shows how much of the gap is tax rather than the fuel itself.
- Indiana$3.49
- Mississippi$3.77
- Texas$3.77
- Louisiana$3.81
- South Carolina$3.82
- Kansas$3.82
- Oklahoma$3.83
- Tennessee$3.83
- Kentucky$3.84
- Alabama$3.84
- Arkansas$3.85
- Missouri$3.88
- North Carolina$3.90
- Georgia$3.91
- West Virginia$3.97
- Wisconsin$3.97
- Nebraska$4.00
- Virginia$4.03
- North Dakota$4.04
- Iowa$4.06
- Ohio$4.07
- Florida$4.08
- Maryland$4.09
- South Dakota$4.10
- Minnesota$4.15
- New Hampshire$4.19
- District of Columbia$4.21
- New Mexico$4.22
- Michigan$4.23
- Maine$4.24
- Delaware$4.24
- Massachusetts$4.24
- Rhode Island$4.28
- Colorado$4.31
- Vermont$4.31
- New Jersey$4.32
- New York$4.33
- Connecticut$4.36
- Pennsylvania$4.37
- Montana$4.41
- Wyoming$4.41
- Illinois$4.42
- Arizona$4.56
- Utah$4.64
- Idaho$4.72
- Nevada$4.99
- Alaska$5.03
- Oregon$5.06
- Hawaii$5.40
- Washington$5.53
- California$5.88
The answer, in full — and where it comes from
As of 9 September 2026, regular gasoline in Massachusetts averages $4.24/gal, the state average. Source: Daily fuel gauge report, AAA (a third-party aggregator, published daily). Retrieved by FuelWide on 9 September 2026.
Midgrade gasoline in Massachusetts averages $4.85/gal. Premium gasoline in Massachusetts averages $5.26/gal. Diesel in the New England (PADD 1A) averages $5.88/gal.
- Price:
- $4.24/gal
- Fuel:
- Regular gasoline
- Price basis:
- State average
- Applies to:
- Massachusetts (state level)
- Measured:
- 2026-09-09
- Retrieved:
- 2026-09-09
- Source:
- AAA — a third-party aggregator
Daily fuel gauge report · State and metro averages: AAA · How we measure this
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Massachusetts right now?
Regular gasoline in Massachusetts averages $4.24 per gallon today (AAA daily state average). Midgrade is $4.85, premium $5.26 and diesel $5.88.
Is gas in Massachusetts expensive compared to other states?
Massachusetts ranks 32 of 51 states from cheapest to most expensive for regular gas this week.
Is gas in Massachusetts above or below the US average?
Regular in Massachusetts is 0.2% below the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($4.25/gal), measured on 2026-09-09. The EIA publishes a separate, volume-weighted national average weekly; the two are different measurements and will not match.
How much tax is on a gallon of gas in Massachusetts?
$0.45 a gallon — $0.18 federal plus $0.27 in Massachusetts state taxes and fees, the 36 highest of 51 states. That is about 11% of the pump price. Rates as of 2026-01-01.
How much does it cost to fill up in Massachusetts?
At today's average of $4.24 a gallon, a 15-gallon sedan tank costs $63.66 to fill from empty, and a 26-gallon full-size pickup $110.34.
Why this price is what it is
- Premium vs. Regular Gas: Is Premium Actually Worth It?Premium costs more per gallon — but does it help your car? Here's when premium is worth it, when it's wasted money, and what octane really does.
- Fuel Taxes Explained: What You Really Pay Per GallonA big slice of every gallon is tax — but how much, and where does it go? A clear guide to federal, state and European fuel taxes.
- The Best Day and Time to Buy Gas (Backed by Price Data)Studies of billions of transactions point to early in the week as the cheapest time to fill up. Here's the best day, the best time of day, and why it works.