Changes in gas prices in Massachusetts over the past week

Recent data from AAA reveals the latest trends in gas prices across Massachusetts as of December 5. Here's a detailed look at the numbers:

Massachusetts Gas Price Overview

• Current gas price: $3.02
• Change over the past week: -$0.01 (-0.4%)
• Change over the past year: -$0.01 (-0.4%)
• Historical peak price for gasoline: $5.05 (June 12, 2022)
• Current diesel price: $3.86
• Diesel change over the past week: -$0.02 (-0.4%)
• Diesel change over the past year: +$0.16 (+4.4%)
• Historical peak price for diesel: $6.41 (May 18, 2022)

Massachusetts Cities with Highest Gas Prices

1. Pittsfield: $3.09
2. Barnstable-Yarmouth: $3.07
3. Cambridge-Newton-Framingham: $3.07
4. Worcester: $3.03
5. Boston: $3.01
6. Springfield: $2.94
7. Seekonk: $2.90

States with the Lowest Gas Prices

1. Oklahoma: $2.40
2. Texas: $2.52
3. Colorado: $2.53

Highest Gas Prices Nationwide

• California: $4.49
• Washington: $4.12 - $4.44

Author: Olivia Parker