by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.56 per gallon, up 1 cent per gallon from last week, up 52 cents/g from last month and up $1.48/g from this time last year, according to AAA. The lowest price in the state this week was $4.25/g.
Prices are lowest in Bennington ($4.51/g) and Windham ($4.52/g) counties and highest in Essex ($4.94/g), Orange ($4.61/g), and Franklin ($4.59/g), according to AAA.
Average gasoline prices in Burlington have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.58/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 49.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.46/g higher than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Burlington was priced at $4.55/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.69/g, a difference of 14.0 cents per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.56/g today. The national average is up 54 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.38/g higher than a year ago, according to AAA.
The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.5 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.65 per gallon.
Historical gasoline prices in Burlington and the national average going back five years:
May 18, 2025: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g)
May 18, 2024: $3.60/g (U.S. Average: $3.58/g)
May 18, 2023: $3.50/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g)
May 18, 2022: $4.80/g (U.S. Average: $4.58/g)
May 18, 2021: $2.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.04/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
New York border counties range: $4.58-$4.80/g.
New Hampshire border counties range: $4.47/g-$4.56/g.
Massachusetts border counties range: $4.49-$4.50/g.
“The national average price of gasoline spent much of last week drifting lower after jumping early in the week as oil prices softened on hopes that diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran could help ease supply concerns,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, that optimism faded after President Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping failed to produce a breakthrough on Iran, while renewed warnings toward Tehran have helped push oil prices higher again. With global oil inventories continuing to trend toward historically tight levels, markets remain extremely sensitive to geopolitical developments and potential supply disruptions. As a result, gasoline and diesel prices are likely to remain volatile, and with Memorial Day approaching, any sustained increase in oil prices could begin pushing retail fuel prices higher again in the weeks ahead.”
National average gas prices
| Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel | E85 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $4.564 | $5.062 | $5.433 | $5.656 | $3.694 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $4.555 | $5.047 | $5.422 | $5.652 | $3.679 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $4.534 | $5.025 | $5.399 | $5.667 | $3.663 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $4.022 | $4.526 | $4.897 | $5.511 | $3.155 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $3.183 | $3.675 | $4.030 | $3.554 | $2.587 |
highest recorded average price
| Price | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Unleaded | $5.016 | 6/14/22 | |
| Diesel | $5.816 | 6/19/22 |
Source: AAA 5.21.2026.
GasBuddy®, a PDI Technologies company, is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years. With over 100 million app downloads, GasBuddy delivers real-time prices at 150,000+ stations and tangible savings through Pay with GasBuddy+™. It is the most authoritative source of station-level fuel pricing data, updating averages 288 times daily from the broadest mix of inputs— spotter reports, direct station integrations, and transactional data.
SOURCE 5.18.2026. GasBuddy. AAA. 5.21.2026.
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