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Gas Prices Soar in Massachusetts | Boston News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:43
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Summary
Gas prices in Massachusetts are soaring to an average of $4.39 a gallon—up 13 cents in just one week and $1.25 since last year—with diesel hitting $6.24, signaling a brutal winter ahead for heating oil budgets. Driven by Middle East tensions and stubborn global demand, U.S. oil exports are surging instead of reserves building. Relief hinges on global oil …
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Gas prices in Massachusetts are soaring to an average of $4.39 a gallon—up 13 cents in just one week and $1.25 since last year—with diesel hitting $6.24, signaling a brutal winter ahead for heating oil budgets. Driven by Middle East tensions and stubborn global demand, U.S. oil exports are surging instead of reserves building. Relief hinges on global oil prices falling back into the $80s or $90s, but for now, lower-income families with less fuel-efficient cars are bearing the brunt of this energ
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