by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.19 per gallon, up 15 cents per gallon from last week's $3.97/g, up 5 cents/g from last month and up $1.10/g from this time last year. The lowest price in the state this week was $3.90/g.
The conflict in Iran caused oil prices to reach $100 a barrel today as the US and Iran renewed strikes.
The lowest price gas in Vermont has shifted back to the southern counties as prices have risen. Prices are lowest in Bennington ($4.08/g) and Windham ($4.12/g) counties and highest in Lamoille ($4.27/g), Essex ($4.26/g) and Franklin ($4.25/g), according to AAA.
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 15 cents from last week to $4.09, according to AAA. Most states are now averaging $4 per gallon or higher. Rising crude oil prices are behind the spike at the pump. Volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region have pushed crude oil prices up and could continue driving up costs during the second half of summer.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased last week from 8.84 million to 8.94 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 210.5 million barrels to 211.3 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels per day.
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $2.49 to settle at $86.83 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 2 million barrels from the previous week. At 411.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year.
Average gasoline prices in Burlington have risen 20.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.18/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 4.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.07/g higher than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Burlington was priced at $3.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.39/g, a difference of 40.0 cents per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 15 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g today. The national average is up 17 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 94 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to AAA.
The national average price of diesel has decreased 20 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.20 per gallon.
Historical gasoline prices in Burlington and the national average going back five years:
July 20, 2025: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.09/g)
July 20, 2024: $3.48/g (U.S. Average: $3.47/g)
July 20, 2023: $3.61/g (U.S. Average: $3.55/g)
July 20, 2022: $4.56/g (U.S. Average: $4.44/g)
July 20, 2021: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
New York border counties range: $4.10-$4.40/g.
New Hampshire border counties range: $4.01/g-$4.08/g.
Massachusetts border counties range: $4.05-$4.08/g.
EV Charging
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 42 cents, according to AAA.
Gas
The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($5.57), Hawaii ($5.42), Washington ($5.07), Alaska ($4.72), Nevada ($4.69), Oregon ($4.60), Arizona ($4.30), Michigan ($4.26), Montana ($4.26), and Illinois ($4.25).
The nation's top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Indiana ($3.53), Mississippi ($3.64), Louisiana ($3.67), Tennessee ($3.70), Texas ($3.70), Kentucky ($3.72), Kansas ($3.74), Alabama ($3.75), Oklahoma ($3.76), and Arkansas ($3.79).
Electric
The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (48 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), California (46 cents), Louisiana (46 cents), Illinois (45 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Arkansas (45 cents), and Arizona (44 cents).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (30 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Iowa (33 cents), Maryland (34 cents), Utah (34 cents), South Dakota (35 cents), Nebraska (35 cents), Vermont (35 cents), New Mexico (37 cents), and Minnesota (37 cents).
Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.
"Average gasoline and diesel prices rose in nearly every state for the second straight week, with the national average price of gasoline likely to reach $4 per gallon within the next 48 hours and diesel already back above $5 per gallon nationally," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While the ongoing U.S.-Iran situation continues to weigh on markets, the story is increasingly less about crude oil and more about global refining capacity — the Strait of Hormuz remains closed while continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries further squeeze an already strained supply picture. With WTI crude approaching $85 per barrel in Sunday night trading, price-cycling markets are likely to see another jolt higher in the coming days, and motorists should brace for a rougher stretch ahead."
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.
About AAA Northern New England: AAA Northern New England is the largest member service organization in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, providing roadside assistance, travel, insurance, and financial services to more than 1.1 million members. AAA is a strong advocate for the safety and mobility of all travelers.
SOURCE 7.20.2026. GasBuddy. 7.23.2026. AAA.
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