Average gasoline prices in Vermont have edged down to $4.34 per gallon, dropping 3 cents from the previous week and 11 cents over the past month, according to data released by AAA and reported by Vermont Business Magazine.
Regional Price Shifts Across the Green Mountains
The geographic distribution of pump prices across Vermont has shifted once again. Earlier in the summer, the lowest prices for regular gasoline were found in the southern counties before creeping northward. Now, the lowest rates have returned south. Drivers in Bennington County are seeing averages of $4.21 per gallon, while Addison County sits close behind at $4.23.
Meanwhile, the highest costs remain concentrated along the Interstate 89 corridor. Chittenden, Washington, and Orange counties all record averages ranging from $4.39 to $4.41 per gallon. Across the entire state, the absolute lowest price recorded this week was $3.99 per gallon, contrasted against a high of $4.59—a wide 60-cent spread.
In Burlington, a GasBuddy survey of 100 local stations puts the city average at $4.40 per gallon, down 2.9 cents from last week and 7.2 cents lower than a month ago. Burlington’s cheapest station offered fuel at $4.25 yesterday, while the most expensive reached $4.59.
National Gas Averages Fall Despite Crude Pressures
Nationally, drivers are experiencing a similar downward trend at the pump. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 4 to 5 cents over the week, settling at $4.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy tracking. While this national figure sits 23 cents lower than a month ago, it remains substantially higher than historical norms.
Crude oil prices hovering above $100 per barrel continue to put a floor under further price drops. West Texas Intermediate traded up $2.88 to settle at $102.78 per barrel, while Brent crude held near $115. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted that despite state-level fuel tax cuts and federal measures, prices remain stubbornly elevated.
“Average gasoline prices fell in a majority of states over the last week, though a fresh spike in the Great Lakes driven by a regional refinery issue nearly offset the broader decline, with that situation now beginning to clear up,” De Haan said. “Diesel edged modestly higher nationally, and with the national average for gasoline likely to remain above $4 per gallon and diesel above $6 heading into the U.S. election, the relief motorists and policymakers have been hoping for remains elusive.”
Diesel fuel prices moved in the opposite direction of gasoline, climbing 3 cents nationally over the week to reach an average of $6.33 per gallon, up $2.65 compared to a year ago. Energy Information Administration data shows that total domestic gasoline supply rose to 209.2 million barrels, while overall demand dropped to 8.38 million barrels per day.
Five-Year Price Comparisons in Burlington and Nationwide
To understand the current pump economics, looking backward reveals how far averages have climbed over a multi-year timeline. Burlington and national averages from late October over the past five years illustrate the shift:
| Date | Burlington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2025 | $3.15/g | $3.00/g |
| October 26, 2024 | $3.23/g | $3.10/g |
| October 26, 2023 | $3.67/g | $3.50/g |
| October 26, 2022 | $3.83/g | $3.76/g |
| October 26, 2021 | $3.43/g | $3.38/g |
Border Comparisons and EV Charging Costs
Drivers traveling across Vermont’s borders find mixed pricing environments. New York border counties range from $4.24 to $4.61 per gallon. New Hampshire ranges from $4.17 to $4.27, and Massachusetts border stations span $4.21 to $4.35.
For electric vehicle owners, public charging costs remained steady. The national average electricity price at public stations held at 41 cents per kilowatt-hour. Vermont ranks among the least expensive states for public charging, averaging 36 cents per kilowatt-hour, whereas states like Hawaii reach 55 cents.
As the weekend approaches, AAA reminds motorists to exercise caution with Saturday Halloween celebrations and the end of daylight saving time on Sunday bringing earlier evening darkness and increased pedestrian traffic.
