Gas, Home Heating Oil Prices Surge in Massachusetts

Residents feel the impact of rising oil prices across the region

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Gas and home heating oil prices have skyrocketed in Massachusetts, with the average gas price jumping 40 cents in just one week to $3.31 per gallon. Home heating oil prices have also surged, climbing over $5 per gallon. The spike in fuel costs is impacting both commuters and households, as the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran has pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel.

Why it matters

The rapid rise in gas and home heating oil prices is squeezing household budgets across Massachusetts, with commuters, ride-share drivers, and families who rely on heating oil feeling the financial strain. The situation highlights the region's vulnerability to global oil market fluctuations and the need for more sustainable energy solutions.

The details

Gas prices in Massachusetts have jumped 40 cents in the past week, going from an average of $2.91 per gallon on March 2 to $3.31 per gallon on March 9. The national average gas price is now $3.48 per gallon. Home heating oil prices have also surged, climbing from just under $4 per gallon last weekend to over $5 per gallon on Monday. The spike in fuel costs is impacting both commuters and households, with some drivers reporting their fuel costs have increased by $8 to $10 per fill-up. Local heating oil companies say they are trying to keep prices fair for customers but acknowledge the market volatility.

  • On March 2, the average gas price in Massachusetts was $2.91 per gallon.
  • On March 9, the average gas price in Massachusetts had jumped to $3.31 per gallon.
  • Home heating oil prices climbed from just under $4 per gallon last weekend to over $5 per gallon on Monday.

The players

AAA Northeast

The regional automobile club that tracks and reports on gas prices in Massachusetts.

Metro Energy

A family-run home heating oil business in South Boston that has operated for nearly a century.

Ibrahim Khalil

A ride-share driver who has seen his fuel costs increase significantly.

Debbie Markarian

The co-owner of Metro Energy, who says the company is trying to keep prices fair for customers amid the market volatility.

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What they’re saying

“Sometimes we get a long ride. [I have a] hybrid car but before it was like 30 bucks, right now it's $38, $40 to the fill the tank.”

— Ibrahim Khalil, Ride-share driver

“We are not the type of company that will price gouge our customers. We've been in business so long and we want to make sure it's a fair price for everybody.”

— Debbie Markarian, Co-owner, Metro Energy

“We're over the $5 mark now. So, it's just been jumping so rapidly.”

— Debbie Markarian, Co-owner, Metro Energy

What’s next

Analysts will be closely watching global oil markets in the coming weeks to see if prices stabilize or continue to rise, which could further impact household budgets in Massachusetts.

The takeaway

The rapid surge in gas and home heating oil prices in Massachusetts underscores the region's vulnerability to global energy market fluctuations and the need for more sustainable, locally-sourced energy solutions to insulate residents from such volatility.