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Statewide, prices at the pump have soared six cents in the past week, from $2.84 to $2.90 a gallon, though it is still behind the national average, which has topped $3 and hit $3.04 as of Friday, May 14.
A month ago, the average price per gallon in Massachusetts was at $2.73 and a year ago it was sitting at $1.96.
In Western Massachusetts, here’s a breakdown of the average price per gallon, by county on Friday:
- Hampden: $2.85;
- Worcester: $2.86;
- Hampshire: $2.87
- Franklin: $2.88;
- Berkshires: $2.91.
Nationally, the average price per gallon is up eight cents in the past week, from $2.95, and up from $2.86. One year ago on May 14, 2020, the average price per gallon was at $1.87, according to AAA.
The national average is the highest per gallon since October 2014.
With the Colonial Pipeline restarting its operations this week, prices at the pump are expected to stabilize as the country approaches the busiest driving months of the year between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
“The restart of the pipeline is very positive news for motorists,” AAA spokesperson Jeanette McGee said. “While impact won’t be seen immediately and motorists in affected areas can expect to see a few more days of limited fuel supply, relief is coming.
"Station pumps will be full of fuel in several days. This is an especially good update ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.”
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