Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Price In Salem

SALEM, MA— Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for North Shore residents, with the average gas price already nearing the $4 mark across the state.

But you can still save a little bit if you know where to look in Salem.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Salem is selling for $3.65 per gallon at the Sunoco at 134 Canal Street. Here are some other places you can save in Salem:

• University Fuel, 290 Canal Street, $3.73 per gallon
• Shell, 200 Canal Street, $3.75 per gallon
• Spiro's Energy, 119 Boston Street, $3.79 per gallon
• Prime Energy, 175 Lafayette Street, $3.89 per gallon

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release. "And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon."
At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article