October has marked a new low for Connecticut gas prices in 2014, as prices around the state continue to drop.
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Vinod Bhambree, of Carmel, New York, pumps gas into his van at the North Street Gulf station, in Danbury, Conn, on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Bhambree said he fills up when in Danbury because gas is ” cheaper then in Carmel, almost 10 cents a gallon.” H John Voorhees III
On Monday, prices at the pump averaged $3.37. A total of five cents lower than this time last week, 26 cents lower than last month, and 29 cents lower than last year, according to AAA Southern New England.
Gas prices continue to drop due to; low crude oil prices, switch to winter blend and a large supply of gasoline, according to AAA.
Connecticut is still fifth in the nation with the highest average gas prices, according to AAA.
Connecticut is beat by Hawaii at $4.05 a gallon, Alaska $3.77, New York $3.41 and California $3.39. Tennessee and South Carolina both at $2.79 average the nation’s lowest prices.
Average gas prices in Connecticut:
- Greater Bridgeport/Stamford $3.46
- New Haven-Meriden Area $3.35
- Greater Hartford $3.33
- New London-Norwich Area $3.35
- Statewide Average: $3.37
