Category: Connecticut

Gas Prices Continue to Drop as Drivers Work on Last Flings of Summer

Posted on August 29, 2022

As Labor Day approaches, statewide and national gas price averages continue to drop, prompting nearly a third of AAA Northeast members to say they’re planning to travel over the upcoming weekend, an informal AAA Northeast survey said.   Today, the average price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut is $3.88, down 14 cents…

We’ve Got Coins That Jingle, Jangle, Jingle As We Go Riding Merrily Along

Posted on August 22, 2022

Listen! That clinking, clanking sound you hear when you drive isn’t from your engine; it’s the extra change jingling in your pocket from declining gas prices, says AAA Northeast.   Today, the average price for a gallon of self-serve, regular in Connecticut is $4.02, down 10 cents from last week and down 42 cents from…

National Average Falls Below $4.00, Connecticut Edging Closer

Posted on August 15, 2022

The national average for a gallon of self-service regular fell below $4.00 last week, more than a dollar below the record high in mid-June. Today, the national average is $3.96, down 10 cents from last week and 62 cents from last month, but still up 77 cents from a year ago.   At $4.12, the…

Gas Prices Fall, But Not Enough to Lure Drivers Back to the Pump

Posted on August 9, 2022

Despite steadily falling gas prices during the peak of the summer driving season, fewer drivers fueled up last week. It’s another sign that, for now, Americans are changing their habits to cope with higher pump prices.   At $4.22, the Connecticut average is 12 cents lower than last week and 47 cents lower than last…

Lower Pump Prices Could Push Up Demand, Says AAA

Posted on August 1, 2022

Can drivers continue to catch a small break during these times of high gas prices? Only time will tell, says AAA Northeast.   As national and statewide averages continue to fall, demand has risen, which could very well push up prices at the pump — again.   Today, the average price for a gallon of…

Ouch! Gas Prices Pinching Your Pocketbook? Most Drivers Adjust to Ride Out Pain, Says AAA

Posted on July 26, 2022

How are drivers riding out high gas prices to minimize pain to their pocketbooks? They’re driving less, combining errands, and dining out less than before, says a new AAA survey examining changing driving habits.   The new survey reports 64% of US adults have changed their lifestyles since last March, with 23% saying they’ve made…

CT, Nat’l Gas Prices Continue to Slide

Posted on July 25, 2022

Although average national and statewide gas prices are still higher than this time last year, drivers continue to see double-digit drops at the pump, says AAA Northeast.     Today, the average price for a gallon of self-serve regular in The Nutmeg State is $4.39, 11 cents lower than last week and $1.24 higher than…

Beware of That Jagged Little Pill, It Can Impair Your Driving, Says AAA

Posted on July 21, 2022

You Oughta Know – But Too Many Do Not!   A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but too many drivers are unaware medicine can affect their driving, says AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.   In a recent study, the Foundation found nearly half of surveyed drivers reported taking a potentially impairing…

Summertime Swoon? Another Double-Digit Drop in Gas Prices This Week

Posted on July 18, 2022

Connecticut’s gas prices have fallen nearly 50 cents from their record high five weeks ago. At $4.50, the average is 14 cents lower than last week and 46 cents lower than last month, though still $1.35 higher than last year.   The national average also fell to $4.52, down 16 cents from a week ago…

Gas Prices Drop for 27 Consecutive Days as Oil Retreats

Posted on July 11, 2022

Consumers may spot a noticeable drop at the pump this week, as Connecticut’s gas price average fell to $4.64, down 14 cents from a week ago and 34 cents from a month ago, but still up $1.49 from one year ago.   Nationally, the average for a gallon of self-service regular sank for the 27th…

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