Gas Prices on Berlin Turnpike Lowest in Four Years

Cars lined up on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington on Monday as gas fell to the lowest prices drivers have seen in four years.

Employees of the Citgo station said the pumps didn't stop all day.

At $2.91 per gallon, gas was the cheapest in four years, according to AAA spokesperson Aaron Kupec.

Business owner Mike Simkewicz said the lower fuel prices are good for his bottom line.

“I got in here real quick and I saw the price. I don’t even need gas,” Simkewicz said. “Every little bit helps because I’ve got enough bills as it is.”

Employees of the gas station says the pumps didn’t stop all day. At one point, drivers panicked, thinking they ran out of gas.

At one point, drivers panicked, worrying the station had run out out gas. But sure enough, fuel started flowing again. A fuel truck arrived just in time to make another gas delivery.

Mid-grade fuel went for $3.19 per gallon, while the price of premium gas was set at $3.27. Diesel fuel clocked in at $3.48.

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