How gas prices have changed in Maine in the last week

The cost of a gallon of gasoline is down several cents from the week before, marking the second week of a cool down in prices for consumers since the seasonal price uptick began earlier this year.

AAA described it as a "quiet week," in a statement Thursday, adding that the organization doesn't see prices moving much in the immediate future. Demand for gas from consumers is down slightly this year compared to last, at 1.6%, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Prices could rise again if travel demand accelerates around the Memorial Day weekend holiday. But AAA forecasts that low demand could mean a further drop in prices at the pump as supply has increased and the price of oil has fallen about 6% from highs seen in April.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Maine. Gas prices are as of May 10.

Maine by the numbers
- Gas current price: $3.62
- Week change: -$0.02 (-0.6%)
- Year change: +$0.15 (+4.4%)
- Historical expensive gas price: $5.09 (6/16/22)

- Diesel current price: $4.23
- Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%)
- Year change: -$0.28 (-6.2%)
- Historical expensive diesel price: $6.38 (5/18/22)

Metros with most expensive gas in Maine
#1. Lewiston-Auburn: $3.64
#2. Portland: $3.61
#3. Bangor: $3.60

States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $5.30
#2. Hawaii: $4.81
#3. Washington: $4.65

States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $3.09
#2. Arkansas: $3.14
#3. Oklahoma: $3.15

This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.