Keep track of weekly gasoline price surveys, for daily prices go to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report. DOER publishes an average of the past week's prices as well. To find the cheapest prices in your area click here. AAA also has a fuel cost calculator for trips.

If there's no price on a gas pump or the price is inconsistent with other signage, speak with the service manager before you pump. Contact the Division of Standards with any complaints.
Check your car owner's manual for the recommended octane level. If it doesn't call for premium octane, don't use it. Most cars run well on lower octane gas.
Make fuel economy part of the decision-making process if you are considering buying or renting a car. Go to US EPA's Fuel Economy website for more information.
Drive the speed limit. It's the law and driving faster uses more gasoline.
Keep your car well maintained and tuned. Properly inflated and aligned tires and clean air filters help maximize fuel efficiency.

Download these and additional tips from our Driving Efficiently Tip Sheet.

Home & Auto Fuel Surveys

Automotive Fuel Price Surveys
State-wide average, for week ending May 6:
(with price change from previous week)
Automotive Fuels:

Link: Find the lowest gasoline prices in your area.
Regular:  $3.570  (up 6.7 cents)
Midgrade:  $3.838  (up 7.2 cents)
Premium:  $3.984  (up 7.5 cents)
Diesel:  $4.383  (unchanged)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
(through June '08):  $2.590 per GGE
(Gasoline Gallon Equivalent)   (up 13.0 cents since March)
Link: Find a CNG Refueling Station in Massachusetts (and across the US).

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Heating Fuel Price Surveys
State-wide average, for April 29:
(with price change from previous survey).
Note: The weekly surveys end at the end of the regular heating system (March); thereafter are bi-weekly though May, then monthly until September.

Heating Oil: $4.03 (unchanged)

Propane: $2.94 (up 3 cents)

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New Developments Regarding Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs

In response to concerns about mercury contamination, the MA Department of Environmental Protection released new guidelines for cleaning up broken Compact Flurescent Lightbulbs. For more information click here.

"Creating a Greener Energy Future for the Commonwealth"