Today’s high gas prices are enough to plague a saint. But on this November 1, All Saints Day, average prices are up a penny over last week, the smallest weekly increase in a month.
Today’s Connecticut average for a gallon of self-service regular is $3.52, one cent higher than last week and $1.37 higher than last year.
On the National level, the average price of gas is $3.40, also a penny more than a week ago and $1.27 more than a year ago.
“Can rising gas prices finally be losing steam?” asked Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “That certainly might be happening since we’re seeing a dip in domestic demand.”
If the rising price of crude oil drops, drivers may also see smaller price hikes at the pump, she added. “However, as long as crude is above the $80 a barrel mark, we’re going to be paying more to fill-up,” said Mayko.
Here is AAA’s weekly price survey of Connecticut’s six metro regions:
Greater Bridgeport $3.60 Lower Fairfield County $3.58
New Haven/Meriden $3.49 Greater Hartford $3.51
New London/Norwich $3.54 Windham/Middlesex $3.51
Statewide Average: $3.52
Today, Oklahoma registers the lowest price in the nation at $3.01, followed by Texas, at $3.05. California and Hawaii continue to hold the highest prices in the nation at $4.61 and $4.31, 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.