Annoyed about high gas prices? You can offer up your ‘two cents’ worth about higher prices this week, both literally and figuratively.
That’s because today’s statewide and national averages for a gallon of self-service regular are, in fact, two cents higher compared to last week, says AAA Northeast.
Today, Connecticut’s average of $3.54 also is $1.41 higher than last year; while nationally, at $3.42 a gallon, prices are more than $1.31 compared to a year ago.
Higher prices most likely will annoy drivers because the last time Connecticut saw a $3.54 average was in October 2014; while nationally, the $3.42 mark was reached in September 2014.
Higher crude prices, tighter supplies and greater demand continue to push up prices. However, there may be a glimmer of hope in the darkness, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman.
“Not everyone likes changing their clocks to end of Daylight-Saving Time,” she said, “But when darkness comes earlier, demand for gasoline usually drops since drivers tend to head straight home from work, rather than run errands in the evening. Less demand often prompts prices to drop at the pump.”
Here is AAA’s weekly price survey of Connecticut’s six metro regions:
Greater Bridgeport $3.60 Lower Fairfield County $3.59
New Haven/Meriden $3.51 Greater Hartford $3.52
New London/Norwich $3.55 Windham/Middlesex $3.53
Statewide Average: $3.54
Today, Oklahoma registers the lowest price in the nation at $3.04, followed by Arkansas, at $3.07. California and Hawaii continue to hold the highest prices in the nation at $4.63 and $4.34, respectively. Connecticut remained at the 14th spot on the list of highest gas prices in the nation. Average gas prices may be obtained daily through www.gasprices.aaa.com.