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Connecticut now has the 30th most expensive gas in the US, according to AAA, with prices dropping 11 cents in the past week, down to an average of $3.92 per gallon as of Monday, April 11.
Nationally, the average price per gallon is sitting at $4.11 per gallon, down from $4.19 a week ago.
In Connecticut, prices on April 11 have dropped from $4.87 a month ago, but are up from $2.89 on April 11, 2021.
The relief at the pump comes as the three-month 25-cent per-gallon state gas tax holiday took effect on Friday, April 1.
“The average price for a gallon of gas has fallen below $4 in much of the country," AAA Northeast spokeswoman Fran Mayko said. “As warmer weather returns, these lower prices will be a benefit to drivers planning road trips.
“In Connecticut, drivers are enjoying price cuts because of the statewide tax ‘holiday’” she continued. “And as a result, we’re among 10 states in the nation to see one of the largest price drops at the pump.”
According to AAA, there are multiple factors contributing to the sliding gas prices:
- The price of crude oil, while still high, is down;
- The US and its allies continue to release a significant amount of oil reserves on the global market;
- The recent resurgence of COVID-19 in China, where Shanghai is in lockdown, weighing down prices.
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In Connecticut’s six metro regions, the average price per gallon on April 11, according to AAA:
- Greater Bridgeport: $3.99;
- New London/Norwich: $3.96;
- Lower Fairfield County: $3.96;
- New Haven/Meriden: $3.91;
- Windham/Middlesex: $3.91;
- Greater Hartford: $3.88.
A breakdown of gas prices, by county in Connecticut:
- Fairfield: $3.99;
- New London: $3.96;
- Windham: $3.91;
- New Haven: $3.91;
- Middlesex: $3.90;
- Litchfield: $3.89;
- Hartford: $3.88;
- Tolland: $3.87.
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