Manchester Gas Holds Near $4.07 While Diesel Eases From Yesterday

Regular gasoline prices were essentially unchanged in the Manchester area Monday, while diesel eased from Sunday but remained higher across the longer comparison periods.

AAA’s Manchester metro averages dated August 3, 2026, put regular gasoline at $4.067 per gallon, unchanged from the previous day. Diesel averaged $5.401 per gallon, down 1.4 cents from yesterday.

Regular gas remains nearly flat

The Manchester metro regular-gas average is up 0.2 cents from a week ago, 19.4 cents from a month ago and $1.072 from a year ago. That means gasoline users may see little immediate day-to-day change, even though the monthly and yearly comparisons remain substantially higher.

The current metro figure is an average, not a price at every station. Individual pumps can be higher or lower depending on location, competition and when the station last changed its price.

Diesel falls for one day but stays elevated

Diesel’s one-day decline was sharper than the movement in regular gasoline, but the broader trend remains costly for drivers and businesses that rely on diesel equipment. The Manchester metro diesel average is up 3.1 cents from last week, 26.8 cents from a month ago and $1.560 from a year ago.

That matters most for diesel-reliant commuters, contractors, delivery drivers, landscapers, repair companies and other service operators. Fuel is one of the operating costs that can affect route planning, vehicle use and the price of jobs or deliveries, although there is no single local price response attached to Monday’s change.

Compared with the last check

Compared with the previous July 29 price check, regular gas is 0.8 cents lower while diesel is 1.5 cents higher. The latest update therefore shows different movements by fuel type: gasoline has edged down since that check, while diesel has moved slightly higher despite Monday’s daily decline.

For broader context, the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest displayed New England release, dated July 27, listed regional averages of $4.067 for regular gasoline and $5.518 for diesel. Those regional figures provide context but do not replace AAA’s current Manchester metro averages.

Drivers should compare nearby stations before filling up because local pump prices can vary. Manchester-area readers: What are the highest and lowest regular-gas or diesel prices you are seeing locally?

Sources

• AAA New Hampshire Fuel Prices
• U.S. Energy Information Administration Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update