The recent fluctuations in gas prices in Vermont

According to recent data from AAA, fuel costs in Vermont have seen minor fluctuations over the past week. As of December 5, the average price of gasoline stands at $3.11, reflecting a slight decrease of $0.02 or 0.5% compared to last week. Over the past year, the price has also declined by the same margin.

Diesel prices have shown modest changes as well. The current average price is $3.89, marking a $0.01 (0.3%) decrease over the week, while it has risen by $0.30 (8.4%) compared to the same time last year.

For historical context, Vermont reached record high prices of $5.05 for gasoline on June 14, 2022, and $6.39 for diesel on May 18, 2022.

Comparison Across States

The states with the most affordable gasoline currently include:

• Oklahoma: $2.40
• Texas: $2.52
• Colorado: $2.53

Meanwhile, states with the highest gasoline prices are:

• Washington: $4.12
• California: $4.49

Author: Benjamin Carter