The high cost of crude, gasoline’s main ingredient, continues to push prices higher at the pump, says AAA Northeast.
Today, in the Nutmeg State, gas prices for a gallon of self-serve, regular average $3.51, 10 cents higher than last week, and 39 cents lower than last year, while the national average of $3.67 is 7 cents higher than last week and 41 cents lower than last year.
“When the cost of crude crosses the $80 a barrel mark, that’s when drivers pay more at the pump,” said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. Today, the price of crude is averaging between $82 and $86 a barrel.
Last week, gas demand decreased slightly, which typically pushes pump prices down. However elevated crude prices are offsetting pump savings, said Mayko. “As long as oil costs remain at the current level, drivers will likely see incremental price increases,” she added.
Here is AAA’s weekly price survey of Connecticut’s six metro regions:
Greater Bridgeport $3.55 Lower Fairfield County $3.53
New Haven/Meriden $3.49 Greater Hartford $3.49
New London/Norwich $3.54 Windham/Middlesex $3.58
Statewide Average: $3.51
Today, Mississippi registers the lowest prices in the nation at $3.17, followed by Arkansas at $3.23. California and Hawaii continue to hold the highest prices in the nation at $4.92 and $4.78, respectively. Connecticut holds the 29th spot on the list of highest gas prices in the nation. Average gas prices may be obtained daily through www.gasprices.aaa.com.