Cheapest Gas Times in Boston
Gas in the Boston area runs cheapest on Tuesday and early weekday mornings from 6 to 9 AM. Prices often climb through Friday and peak on weekends. Fill up early in the week and early in the day to hit the lows.
Stations reset prices on Monday. They compete midweek. Lows run 5 to 15 cents below the weekly average. Weekends hit 5 to 20 cents higher. Warehouse clubs like Costco and BJ's beat nearby stations by 10 to 30 cents per gallon.
Drive a 2023 Honda Civic with 36 MPG and a 12.4 gallon tank. A 10 cent difference saves $1.24 per fill. A 20 cent gap saves $2.48. A 40 cent gap saves $4.96. Two fills per month at a 20 to 40 cent discount add $60 to $120 yearly.
Typical Boston Price Patterns
| Timing | Typical difference vs weekly average |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 to 9 AM | 5 to 15 cents lower |
| Wednesday to Thursday mornings | 3 to 10 cents lower |
| Afternoons after 3 PM | 0 to 5 cents higher |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 5 to 20 cents higher |
| Warehouse clubs vs street stations | 10 to 30 cents lower |
Savings for 2023 Honda Civic (12.4 gal tank)
| Price gap per gallon | Savings per fill |
|---|---|
| $0.10 | $1.24 |
| $0.20 | $2.48 |
| $0.30 | $3.72 |
| $0.40 | $4.96 |
| $0.50 | $6.20 |
Practical Ways to Pay Less
- Fill up Tuesday morning. If not, hit early Wednesday or Thursday.
- Go early. Stations post low prices before 9 AM.
- Skip weekends and late afternoons. Demand drives prices up.
- Use warehouse clubs with membership. Save 10 to 30 cents.
- Check a gas price app before trips. Sort by price, not distance.
- Refuel at a quarter tank. Shop for the best deal.
- Pay with a station or club card for 5 to 10 cents off per gallon.
- Keep tires at spec. Drive smooth to get 36 MPG.
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