As gas prices rise, see which Massachusetts counties are paying the most at the pump

Rising gasoline costs have continued to hit drivers exhausting throughout the U.S., however the ache is especially hard-felt in some components of Massachusetts.

The state’s common worth per gallon for normal unleaded gasoline is $4.45 per gallon as of Thursday, based on information collected from AAA. That’s solely barely increased than the nationwide common of $4.42.

However while you drill all the way down to common gasoline costs by county throughout the state, a higher disparity begins to emerge.

By far the best gasoline costs hitting the state are in Martha’s Winery and Nantucket — the 2 islands the place you’ll be able to’t drive very far with out hopping on a ferry.

In keeping with the most recent information from AAA, Martha’s Winery is averaging $5.76 a gallon as of Thursday, with Nantucket simply behind at $5.52.

The Martha’s Winery common is a full $1.39 greater than the typical worth of gasoline within the most cost-effective county within the state. That designation goes to Hampden County, the place gasoline costs have been averaging at $4.37. That “low cost” worth is probably going little comfort to Springfield drivers who have been paying simply $2.83 a gallon a yr in the past, based on AAA information.

Right here is the typical worth of standard gasoline from lowest to highest for every Massachusetts county as of Thursday:

• Hampden County: $4.37
• Berkshire County: $4.38
• Bristol County: $4.39
• Franklin County: $4.41
• Hampshire County: $4.41
• Worcester County: $4.43
• Plymouth County: $4.43
• Essex County: $4.47
• Middlesex County: $4.48
• Norfolk County: $4.49
• Barnstable County: $4.50
• Suffolk County: $4.58
• Nantucket County: $5.52
• Dukes County: $5.76

Rising gasoline costs are attributable to quite a few points together with the conflict in Ukraine. However a big a part of it’s fundamental provide and demand.

Complete home gasoline shares decreased by 2.2 million bbl to 228.6 million bbl final week, AAA reported. But on the similar time, following decreased gasoline consumption throughout COVID shutdowns, demand has roared again to life.