Westwood, MA, December 12, 2022 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is down 12 cents from last week ($3.66), averaging $3.54 per gallon. Today’s price is 32 cents lower than a month ago ($3.86), and 14 cents higher than December 12, 2021 ($3.40). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 28 cents higher than the national average.

The national average pump price plunged 14 cents since last week to $3.26, six cents less than a year ago. There are now approximately 34 states with averages lower than last year.  

“The seasonal pattern of less driving due to shorter days and crummy weather, combined with a lower oil cost, is driving gas prices lower,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast Vice President of Public and Government Affairs. "If this trend continues, many states could see their average prices fall below $3 a gallon by early next year."

AAA Northeast’s December 12 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 14 cents lower than last week ($3.40), averaging $3.26 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 52 cents lower than a month ago ($3.78), and 6 cents lower than this day last year ($3.32).