Burlington Gas Prices Drop to $4.40
Local averages fell 2.9 cents per gallon this week, while state and national figures also declined or held steady.
By Sophie Lawson ·
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Burlington stands at $4.40 as of this week. This represents a decrease of 2.9 cents from the previous week. Statewide, the average price is $4.34 per gallon, down 4.0 cents from last week's figure of $4.38.
Prices in the local area have been trending downward over the past month. Burlington drivers now pay 7.2 cents less per gallon than they did a month ago. However, current costs remain $1.25 higher than what drivers paid during the same period last year. The lowest price recorded in the state yesterday was $3.99, while the highest was $4.59. In Burlington specifically, the cheapest station sold fuel at $4.25 and the most expensive at $4.59.
National averages show a mixed picture. The U.S. average price for gasoline held steady at $4.24 per gallon over the last week. That figure is 22.3 cents lower than a month ago but $1.24 higher than a year ago. Conversely, the national average price for diesel rose by 4.0 cents to reach $6.34 per gallon. Data from GasBuddy indicates that prices have fluctuated in Burlington over the past five years. In October 2022, the local average was $3.83, while in October 2025 it was $3.15.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted that prices fell in a majority of states during the past week. He explained that a spike in the Great Lakes region, caused by a refinery issue, almost offset the general decline. That regional situation is now beginning to clear up. De Haan stated that the national average for gasoline is likely to remain above $4 per gallon and diesel above $6 heading into the U.S. election.
He added that relief for motorists and policymakers remains elusive despite states cutting fuel taxes and the federal administration taking various actions. Oil prices eased somewhat in Sunday trading. West Texas Intermediate crude hovered just above $102 per barrel, while Brent crude traded near $115. Markets are weighing continued uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz against OPEC's latest demand revisions.
In neighboring areas, prices also moved lower. The average in Albany is $4.32, down 3.8 cents from last week. New Hampshire reports an average of $4.17, a drop of 6.8 cents from the previous week's $4.24.
GasBuddy compiles its data from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The Burlington figures come from a survey of 100 stations in the city.
Source: Vermont Business Magazine · original report published
