Massachusetts average gas price eclipses $4 a gallon for first time in nearly 4 years, still below national average

WESTWOOD, Mass., April 27, 2026 — According to AAA Northeast, pump prices are continuing their spring roller coaster ride as the latest developments in the war with Iran send prices back up. The upward pressure on prices pushed the Massachusetts average above $4 for the first time since late summer 2022.

Oil prices rose over the weekend as markets reacted to the news that a second round of peace talks would not happen, leading to continued uncertainty about an end to the war with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, and the U.S. Navy has now begun operations to clear mines from the critical passageway.

Gasoline demand decreased slightly in the week ending April 17, from 9.08 million barrels a day to 9.05 million barrels a day, according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report. The EIA reports that while the latest demand figure is 359,000 barrels a day lower than this time last year, it’s 632,000 barrels a day higher than demand levels seen at this time in 2024, indicating that higher prices aren’t greatly diminishing demand. Supply also dipped, from 232.9 million barrels to 228.4 million barrels, according to the EIA. Both supply and demand figures are roughly in line with the five-year averages.

“Because the price of oil makes up more than half of the price we pay at the pump, gas prices continue to be heavily impacted by the latest swings in oil prices,” said Jillian Young, director of public relations for AAA Northeast. “With refineries selling the more expensive summer-blend gasoline and the busiest driving season ahead of us, those factors may contribute to additional upward pressure on gas prices.”

The average gas price in Massachusetts is up 9 cents from last week ($3.95), averaging $4.04 per gallon. Today’s price is 26 cents higher than a month ago ($3.78) and $1.08 higher than this day last year ($2.96). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 7 cents lower than the national average.

AAA Northeast’s April 27 survey of fuel prices found the current national average up 7 cents from last week ($4.04), averaging $4.11 per gallon. Today’s national average price is 14 cents higher than a month ago ($3.97) and 97 cents higher than this day last year ($3.14).

*Prices as of April 27, 2026

Today, Oklahoma and Kansas have the lowest prices in the nation at $3.50 and $3.52, respectively. California and Hawaii hold the highest prices in the nation this week at $5.94 and $5.65, respectively. Massachusetts holds the 20^th place on the list of highest gas prices in the nation.

The AAA Gas Prices website is your resource for up-to-date fuel price information. Search for average gas prices on national, state and metro levels by regular, plus, premium and diesel.

AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York, providing more than 6.9 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, financial and auto-related services.