West Massachusetts News

There were two gas stations in cities across Franklin County selling premium gas at the lowest price of $4.33 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

The average cost of premium gas in cities within Franklin County was $4.46 per gallon.

There are 16 gas stations in cities within Franklin County.

The average price of premium gas in Massachusetts was $4.53, compared to $4.56 the week before.

The U.S. government missed the mark when forecasting gas prices for 2022. A short-term outlook published early in 2022 claimed gas rates would fall, when in fact gas rates rose significantly.

The outlook once again suggested that prices would fall in 2023.

Gas data refers to the price of gas when paid for by cash, not credit. Gas stations can charge drivers more for using credit cards due to surcharge fees. This is prohibited in 10 U.S. states.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.