Gas prices surge in New Hampshire, hitting $3.35 per gallon

If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you’ve probably noticed—gas is getting more expensive. As of Monday, the average price in New Hampshire was $3.35 per gallon, up about 50 cents from the previous week. Across the US, prices have jumped too, with the national average hitting $3.48, according to AAA.

Katy Savage

March 9, 2026

A costumer pumps gas at a gas station in Mundelein, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you’ve probably noticed—gas is getting more expensive. As of Monday, the average price in New Hampshire was $3.35 per gallon, up about 50 cents from the previous week. Across the US, prices have jumped too, with the national average hitting $3.48, according to AAA.

Within New Hampshire, prices vary by county: Strafford has the highest at $3.43, Belknap follows at $3.41, and Sullivan is the cheapest at $3.23.

Why the spike?
Oil prices are climbing as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Uncertainty around oil and natural gas production and transport is what’s pushing prices higher.

Looking to save at the pump?
Check out GasBuddy to find the cheapest gas near you.

Here’s a breakdown of average New Hampshire gas prices by county:

Coos: $3.35
Grafton: $3.36
Carroll: $3.30
Strafford: $3.43
Belknap: $3.41
Sullivan: $3.23
Merrimack: $3.34
Rockingham: $3.34
Hillsborough: $3.34
Cheshire: $3.3

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