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Boston gas prices this week and price history
Boston prices track the New England market.
Last 3 years: Boston vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $4.305 | $4.333 | $2.979 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $4.896 | $4.911 | $3.543 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $5.313 | $5.329 | $3.887 | $5.366 |
EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for this area.
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 2003: $5.061 (week of Jun 13, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $2.804 (week of Jan 26, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $3.806, range $2.804 – $4.467.
Average gas price by year in Boston
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $3.806 | $2.804 | $4.467 | +$0.824 |
| 2025 | $2.982 | $2.865 | $3.124 | −$0.271 |
| 2024 | $3.253 | $2.967 | $3.614 | −$0.212 |
| 2023 | $3.465 | $3.210 | $3.766 | −$0.547 |
| 2022 | $4.012 | $3.316 | $5.061 | +$1.089 |
| 2021 | $2.923 | $2.209 | $3.404 | +$0.783 |
| 2020 | $2.140 | $1.883 | $2.550 | −$0.451 |
| 2019 | $2.591 | $2.347 | $2.841 | −$0.133 |
| 2018 | $2.724 | $2.512 | $2.949 | +$0.328 |
| 2017 | $2.395 | $2.208 | $2.745 | +$0.287 |
| 2016 | $2.108 | $1.734 | $2.331 | −$0.251 |
| 2015 | $2.359 | $2.013 | $2.761 | −$1.032 |
| 2014 | $3.390 | $2.489 | $3.704 | −$0.143 |
| 2013 | $3.533 | $3.297 | $3.743 | −$0.103 |
| 2012 | $3.636 | $3.285 | $3.907 | +$0.107 |
| 2011 | $3.529 | $3.079 | $3.967 | +$0.785 |
| 2010 | $2.744 | $2.591 | $3.057 | +$0.438 |
| 2009 | $2.306 | $1.622 | $2.640 | −$0.854 |
| 2008 | $3.160 | $1.601 | $4.058 | +$0.450 |
| 2007 | $2.710 | $2.130 | $3.035 | +$0.147 |
| 2006 | $2.563 | $2.134 | $3.036 | +$0.306 |
| 2005 | $2.257 | $1.793 | $3.207 | +$0.399 |
| 2004 | $1.858 | $1.520 | $2.101 | +$0.269 |
| 2003 | $1.589 | $1.488 | $1.799 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in Boston this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in Boston is $4.305 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in Boston?
The highest weekly average since 2003 was $5.061 per gallon in the week of Jun 13, 2022.
Is gas in Boston more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in Boston is 0.6 % below the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in Boston changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $2.979; the price has risen by $1.326 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.