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Marlborough Gas Prices Up From Last Week As MA Costs Rise

Drivers in Marlborough are continuing to see higher prices at the pump as gasoline costs rise across Massachusetts and nationwide.

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Drivers in Marlborough are continuing to see higher prices at the pump as gasoline costs rise across Massachusetts and nationwide.

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Massachusetts was $4.46 on Monday, according to AAA. That is slightly below the current national average of $4.50 per gallon, according to the latest EIA data.

In Marlborough, the average price for regular gasoline was approximately $4.49 per gallon on Tuesday, placing local prices just above the statewide average and near the national average.

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Massachusetts gas prices have continued trending upward in recent weeks amid broader increases in oil and fuel costs nationwide.

The current Massachusetts average is about 9 cents higher than one week ago, about 24 cents higher than one month ago, and about $1.50 higher than one year ago, according to AAA and Boston 25 News.

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The U.S. average price for regular gasoline currently stands at $4.50 per gallon, according to the latest federal data from the EIA.

Marlborough drivers are paying slightly more than the Massachusetts average and significantly more than drivers were paying at this time last year.

Here are some of the latest reported regular gas prices in Marlborough:

  • Mobil, 193 Boston Post Rd W — $4.39
  • Cumberland Farms, 286 Maple St — $4.41
  • Shell, 429 Maple St — $4.45
  • Sunoco, 321 Lincoln St — $4.49
  • Mobil, 241 East Main St — $4.55

Gas prices can fluctuate daily based on crude oil markets, regional supply issues and seasonal demand. AAA updates statewide averages daily, while the EIA releases federal fuel price data weekly.

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