<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2tIIwG_1Dzsh3Kp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2tIIwG_1Dzsh3Kp00" width="675" height="322" ></figure>by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.17 per gallon, down 4 cents per gallon from last week, up 21 cents/g from last month and up $1.06/g from this time last year, according to AAA. The highest price in the state this week was $4.49/g.The lowest price gas in Vermont had shifted from the southern counties to the north in the early part of the summer but now has gone back down south. Prices are lowest in Bennington ($4.09/g) and Windham ($4.09/g) counties and highest in Chittenden ($4.23/g), Lamoille ($4.23/g), and Essex ($4.28/g), according to AAA.According to CNBC today, "Oil prices rose slightly as Iran and Oman drew closer to reaching a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz."Average gasoline prices in Burlington have fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 27.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.14/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Burlington was priced at $4.09/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.35/g, a difference of 26.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.06/g today, according to AAA. The national average is up 27 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 89 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.The national average price of diesel has increased 1 cent compared to a week ago and stands at $5.34 per gallon.Historical gasoline prices in Burlington and the national average going back five years:August 3, 2025: $3.09/g (U.S. Average: $3.11/g)August 3, 2024: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.46/g)August 3, 2023: $3.79/g (U.S. Average: $3.82/g)August 3, 2022: $4.50/g (U.S. Average: $4.12/g)August 3, 2021: $3.12/g (U.S. Average: $3.19/g)Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:New York border counties range: $4.13-$4.43/g.New Hampshire border counties range: $4.00/g-$4.07/g.Massachusetts border counties range: $4.03-$4.08/g.AAA ReportLower Crude Oil Prices Driving Down National AverageThe national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell three cents this past week to $4.06. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations. Currently, half of states are paying below $4 per gallon on average. Gas prices typically start going down this time of year, as many schools and universities begin fall semesters, and fewer people are taking road trips compared to earlier in the summer.Today’s National Average: $4.06One Week Ago: $4.10One Month Ago: $3.80 One Year Ago: $3.17 Maine’s Average: $4.08One Week Ago: $4.14 One Month Ago: $3.85 One Year Ago: $3.13 New Hampshire’s Average: $4.03One Week Ago: $4.09 One Month Ago: $3.84One Year Ago: $3.03 Vermont’s Average: $4.17One Week Ago: $4.22One Month Ago: $3.97 One Year Ago: $3.12 According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased slightly last week from 9.04 million barrels per day to 9.03 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 211.3 million barrels to 209.7 million. Gasoline production also decreased, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell 55 cents to settle at $75.22 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 2.5 million barrels from the previous week. At 407 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year. 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. State Stats Gas The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($5.62), Hawaii ($5.45), Washington ($5.14), Nevada ($4.78), Alaska ($4.77), Oregon ($4.67), Arizona ($4.38), Idaho ($4.35), Utah ($4.35), and Illinois ($4.30).The nation's top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Indiana ($3.54), South Carolina ($3.61), Tennessee ($3.61), Louisiana ($3.62), Texas ($3.62), Mississippi ($3.63), Kentucky ($3.63), Oklahoma ($3.64), Arkansas ($3.68), and Alabama ($3.68). Electric The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (52 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (50 cents), California (47 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), Louisiana (46 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Illinois (45 cents), Arkansas (45 cents), and North Dakota (44 cents).The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (31 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Iowa (33 cents), Utah (34 cents), Maryland (34 cents), South Dakota (35 cents), Nebraska (35 cents), Vermont (36 cents), New Mexico (37 cents), and Minnesota (38 cents).Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner. GasBuddy"Average gasoline prices were a mixed bag across the country last week as oil markets went on a wild ride, surging on geopolitical tensions before pulling back Sunday night after President Trump signaled a potential deal may be in the works," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump. By later this week, the national average could reach its highest level ever recorded for this point in the calendar year, a sobering milestone even as prices remain well below the all-time record set in 2022. Motorists should keep a close eye on developments both in the Middle East and in Ukraine, as either front could quickly shift the outlook."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 8.3.2026. GasBuddyTo support vital journalism, access our archives and get unique features like our award-winning profiles, Book of Lists &amp; Business-to-Business Directory, subscribe HERE!Vermont Business Magazine</div></body>

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By Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.17 per gallon, down 4 cents per gallon from last week, up 21 cents/g from last month and up $1.06/g from this time last year, according to AAA. The highest price in the state this week was $4.49/g.

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By Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.17 per gallon, down 4 cents per gallon from last week, up 21 cent

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