Westwood, MA, May 8, 2023 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is down 3 cents from last week ($3.49), averaging $3.46 per gallon. Today’s price is 13 cents higher than a month ago ($3.33), and 92 cents lower than May 8, 2022 ($4.38). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 7 cents lower than the national average.
“The oil market volatility is leading to lower prices,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast Vice President of Public and Government Affairs. “And we are also in a pre-summer driving season lull regarding domestic demand. These two factors should keep pump prices drifting lower for now.”
AAA Northeast’s May 8 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 8 cents lower than last week ($3.61), averaging $3.53 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 6 cents lower than a month ago ($3.59), and is 78 cents lower than this day last year ($4.31).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| Massachusetts | $3.46 | $3.49 | $3.33 | $4.38 |
| Rhode Island | $3.44 | $3.49 | $3.34 | $4.36 |
| Connecticut | $3.54 | $3.57 | $3.40 | $4.30 |
*Prices as of May 8, 2023
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