Vermont gas prices
Vermont is one of the more expensive states for gas in New England. The state is small, rural, and far from any refineries. All fuel is imported via the Portland-Montreal pipeline or trucked in from distribution terminals in Albany or Portland. Long supply chains and a small market push prices up.
There are relatively few gas stations for the geographic area, which limits competition. Winter is a factor too. Vermont's harsh winters increase demand for heating oil, which competes with gasoline for refinery output. Gas taxes are moderate for New England but higher than the national average.
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Why is gas expensive in Vermont?
Vermont is rural, has no refineries, and sits at the end of a long supply chain. Fuel has to be trucked or piped from distant terminals. A small market with fewer stations also limits price competition.
Is gas cheaper in New Hampshire than Vermont?
Almost always. New Hampshire has lower gas taxes and no general sales tax. Vermont drivers near the border regularly cross into New Hampshire to fill up. The savings can be 10 to 20 cents per gallon.
How do Vermont winters affect gas prices?
Long, cold winters drive up heating oil demand. Heating oil and diesel are essentially the same product, and when heating demand surges, it can tighten the overall fuel supply chain and push gasoline prices up slightly.