Pushed by dips in demand and inventory, state and national average gas prices appear to be stuck in neutral, says AAA Northeast.
At $3.18 and $3.19, respectively, gas prices for a gallon of self-serve regular in Connecticut and nationally are in a holding pattern since last week.
Compared to last year, however, national level prices are $1.01 higher, while in The Nutmeg State, prices are 99 cents higher.
“Even though lower demand and lower supplies are stabilizing prices at the pump, those prices are still high,” said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “Fluctuating crude oil prices are keeping pump prices at current levels.”
However, after Labor Day, gas demand typically drops considerably, she said. Couple this trend with growing global concerns over surging Covid infection rates, and drivers most likely will see some price relief when filling their tanks, said Mayko.
Here is AAA’s weekly price survey of Connecticut’s six metro regions:
Greater Bridgeport $3.26 Lower Fairfield County $3.24
New Haven/Meriden $3.16 Greater Hartford $3.14
New London/Norwich $3.22 Windham/Middlesex $3.18
Statewide Average: $3.18
Today, Mississippi and Louisiana register the lowest prices in the nation at $2.79 and $2.84, respectively. California and Hawaii continue to hold the highest prices in the nation at $4.41 and $4.09, respectively. Connecticut moved up one spot to the 18th place on the list of highest gas prices in the nation. Average gas prices may be obtained daily through www.gasprices.aaa.com.