Connecticut Gas Prices Eight Cents Higher Than Last Week

The price of regular gas in Connecticut has risen eight cents since last week, according to Gasbuddy.com.

Connecticut drivers are paying an average of $3.98 per gallon, compared to $3.90 one week ago. The current national average is 25 cents lower at $3.73.

In Cheshire, the lowest prices are currently found at the Cheshire Gulf station on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike near Southington as the station offers gas at $3.83 per gallon of regular.

Cheshire Auto on West Main Street ranks second with prices at $3.90 per gallon of regular and the Stop and Shop on West main Street is currently offering gas at $3.92 per gallon.

Prices in other parts of town, particularly at Mobil stations, reach upwards of $4.10 per gallon of regular.

According to Gasbuddy.com, the price of gas one year ago today was $3.862 in Connecticut and $3.537 nationwide.

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