Declining crude oil prices continue to drive average gas prices lower this week, says AAA Northeast. In Connecticut today, the statewide average of $2.29 is 13 cents cheaper compared to last week and 39 cents cheaper compared to last year. A similar scenario is playing out on the national level: today’s national average price…
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Lower Crude Prices; Market Jitters Drive CT, Nat’l Gas Prices Lower
Decreasing inventories; plunging crude prices and volatile global markets are driving down national and statewide averages prices at the pump, says AAA Northeast. In Connecticut today, the statewide average of $2.50 is 4 cents cheaper than last week, and a nickel less than last year. On the national scene, average prices at $2.38 are down…
CT, National Gas Prices Shift Into Reverse This Week
Connecticut and national gas price averages shifted into reverse today as cheaper crude and healthy inventories are alleviating gas pains at the pump, says AAA Northeast. In Connecticut today, the statewide average of $2.54 is 2 cents cheaper compared to this time last week, but 2 cents higher than this time last year. …
Most Drivers Pay More to Fill Up; CT Gas Prices Up a Penny
There’s a hiccup on the gas horizon: Connecticut average gas prices rose a penny to $2.56 a gallon, compared to this time last week. Nationally, a slightly higher price increase also occurred: today’s national average of $2.47 bumped up 3 cents compared to this time last week. A rise in crude oil prices,…
Winvian Again Sparkles with Two AAA Five Diamonds
Connecticut’s idyllic northwest corner continues to be the home to the state’s only sparkling ‘Diamonds’ in the ring of outstanding restaurants and lodgings that AAA recognizes annually for world-class service, facilities and amenities For the 10th consecutive year, Winvian of Morris has earned two Five Diamond Awards – one for its property; the other…
Declining Gas Prices Linger; CT Moves Out of “Drivers’ Dozen”
It’s Lucky 13 for Connecticut today! The Nutmeg State has moved out of the “Drivers’ Dozen” of states with the highest gas prices in the nation, says AAA Northeast After weeks in the top 12, Connecticut now holds the 13th spot on the list of most expensive gas price averages in the nation, said…
CT Drivers Delighted With Dropping Gas Prices
With Valentine’s Day at the end of this week, Connecticut drivers are in love with the fact that statewide gas prices continue to drop. Today, the statewide average for a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.57 is down 4 cents from last week; and 13 cents from last month, says AAA Northeast. There’s…
Lower Crude; Higher Inventories Push Up State, National Gas Prices
Declining gas prices, including those in Connecticut, are spreading throughout the country like a virus. Today, the statewide average for a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.61, down 4 cents from last week’s $2.65; while nationally, the average dropped to $2.47, down a nickel from last week’s $2.52, says AAA Northeast. Compared to last…
Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers Testing Positive for Marijuana Increase After WA State Legalizes Drug
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that of Washington State drivers involved in fatal crashes, the percentage who tested positive for active THC doubled since that state legalized pot in 2012. The latest Foundation research reports nearly 9% of drivers involved in fatal crashes were positive for THC between 2008 and…
It’s the ‘January Thaw’ for CT, National Gas Prices!
Like the January thaw, statewide and national gas price averages are softening this week. After experiencing price increases earlier this month, Connecticut and nationwide price averages today are both 3 cents lower than this time last week. Today, the statewide average for a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.65, down from last week’s…