by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.13/gallon, 3 cents/g from last week, up 1 cent/g from last month and up 3 cents/g from this time last year. This is the first time since 2022 that gas prices have been higher year-over-year, according to AAA. GasBuddy expects prices to fall by Thanksgiving.
Prices are lowest in Bennington ($2.96/g) and Rutland ($3.03/g) counties and highest in Chittenden ($3.22/g), Lamoille ($3.21/g) and Grand Isle ($3.24/g).
The lowest price in the state this week was $2.79/g while the highest was $3.25/g, a difference of 46.0 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy.
Average gasoline prices in Burlington have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 5.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Burlington was priced at $3.09/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.25/g, a difference of 16.0 cents per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.10/g today. The national average is up 7 cents/g from a month ago and stands 4 cents/g higher than a year ago, according to AAA.
The national average price of diesel has increased 4.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.769 per gallon.
Historical gasoline prices in Burlington and the national average going back ten years:
November 17, 2024: $3.15/g (U.S. Average: $3.02/g)
November 17, 2023: $3.55/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g)
November 17, 2022: $3.98/g (U.S. Average: $3.72/g)
November 17, 2021: $3.48/g (U.S. Average: $3.42/g)
November 17, 2020: $2.12/g (U.S. Average: $2.12/g)
November 17, 2019: $2.69/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g)
November 17, 2018: $2.86/g (U.S. Average: $2.62/g)
November 17, 2017: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.55/g)
November 17, 2016: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g)
November 17, 2015: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.14/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Albany- $3.12/g, up 2.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.10/g.
New Hampshire- $2.91/g, down 0.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.92/g.
“With oil prices mostly stable near the $60 per barrel level, we’ve seen the national average move very little over the last few weeks. Roughly half of all states saw prices rise in the last week, while the other half saw prices fall,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The West Coast should soon see notable price relief as wholesale prices drop amidst seasonally declining demand. With refinery maintenance nearing completion, we’ll likely see supply improve—and I’m hopeful this will bring the national average solidly below $3 per gallon by Christmas. As for Thanksgiving travel, GasBuddy’s Travel Survey, to be released tomorrow, will highlight some surprising shifts in travel behavior this year.”
With gas prices steady at $3.02, other factors lead to uncertainty around Thanksgiving travel
Fewer Americans plan to hit the road for Thanksgiving this year, even as gas prices remain near the lowest holiday level since the pandemic, according to GasBuddy, North America’s trusted fuel savings platform for more than 25 years. GasBuddy forecasts a national average price of gas of $3.02 per gallon on Thanksgiving Day, matching last year and marking one of the cheapest holiday averages since 2021.
GasBuddy’s 2025 Thanksgiving Travel Survey shows that 60% of Americans plan to take a road trip, a sharp decrease from 72% last year. The decline comes despite stable fuel prices and points to a more home-centered holiday season.
“Gas prices are cooperating this Thanksgiving, but that’s not translating into more travelers,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Drivers have grown more resilient to price swings, yet I worry that concerns about a cooling economy may be weighing on Americans’ willingness to travel. Even with affordable gas, economic uncertainty can make people stay closer to home.”
According to the survey, 74% say gas prices have no effect on their Thanksgiving travel plans, up from roughly 56% last year. Among those traveling, patterns remain familiar:
• 56% will cross at least one state line.
• 66% expect to drive more than 100 miles.
• Most plan to leave early to mid-morning on Wednesday, November 26.
Gas stations remain the most common pit stop, driven by convenience, price, and clean restrooms. A majority (60%) say they’ll use a loyalty or cash-back program to save on fuel, though slightly fewer than last year. Drivers can also join Pay with GasBuddy+ to save a guaranteed 3–5 cents per gallon on every fill-up. Visit gasbuddy.com/pay to learn more.
“Even with fewer people on the road, it pays to compare prices before filling up,” added De Haan. “Crossing a state line can mean a 10–25 cent jump in prices, and in rare cases, differences of up to a dollar per gallon. Tools like GasBuddy and Pay with GasBuddy+ can make a meaningful difference on longer trips.”
This holiday season, GasBuddy is giving away 350,000 GasBuddy Rewards points and a $1,500 prepaid digital card to two lucky winners as part of its Fuel Your Sleigh Giveaway. Learn more about how to enter up to three times per day at https://go.gasbuddy.com/fuel-your-sleigh.
GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data. GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy's averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the U.S. and Canada is available 24/7 at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.
SOURCE (November 20, 2025) – GasBuddy. AAA.
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