by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.12 per gallon, up 13 cents per gallon from last week, up 76 cents/g from last month and up 99 cents/g from a year ago, according to AAA. The lowest price in the state this week was $3.73/g while the highest was $4.39/g, a difference of 66.0 cents per gallon. A truce in the war in Iran on Tuesday led to oil prices falling, but tensions increased since then causing oil prices to rise. Gas is at its highest prices point in Vermont and the US since August 2022.

Prices are lowest in Windham ($4.03/g) and Bennington ($4.06/g) counties and highest in Grand Isle ($4.20/g), Franklin ($4.19/g) and Lamoille ($4.18/g), according to AAA. The lowest price in the state this week was $3.54/g while the highest was $4.00/g, a difference of 46.0 cents per gallon.

Average gasoline prices in Burlington have risen 23.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 79.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. 

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Burlington was priced at $3.95/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.31/g, a difference of 36.0 cents per gallon. 

The national average price of gasoline has risen 8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.16/g today. The national average is up 69 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 93 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to AAA.

The national average price of diesel has increased 18 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.689 per gallon.

Historical gasoline prices in Burlington and the national average going back five years:
April 6, 2025: $3.18/g (U.S. Average: $3.21/g)
April 6, 2024: $3.36/g (U.S. Average: $3.59/g)
April 6, 2023: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.55/g)
April 6, 2022: $4.19/g (U.S. Average: $4.15/g)
April 6, 2021: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g)

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
New York border counties range: $4.16-$4.38/g.
New Hampshire border counties range: $4.00-$4.04/g
Massachusetts border counties range: $3.96-$3.98/g.

“Gasoline prices are poised for another jolt this week, with many inland states—including the Plains, Great Lakes, and parts of the Rockies— likely to see sharp increases as last week’s surge in wholesale costs has yet to be fully passed through to consumers,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “In addition, some price-cycling markets could also see another round of increases. As a result, the national average could rise by double digits, potentially reaching the $4.20 to $4.35 per gallon range in the days ahead. Diesel prices continue to climb as well and now sit just 25 cents away from setting a new all-time record. Recent escalations between the U.S. and Iran have further intensified concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil flows, keeping markets on edge. At this point, the trajectory of fuel prices remains highly uncertain and is largely contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz— until that occurs, the risk of further increases remains firmly in place.”

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. 

AAA Tables.

SOURCE: 4/6/2026 GasBuddy. AAA 4.9.2026. 

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