According to AAA, gas prices are climbing, which is unusual for this time of the year because refineries make the switch to their “winter” blend, which is less expensive, in September.
”I’m on a fixed income, so it means a lot to me to save money over a course of a year,” Barbara Trzcinski of Wethersfield, said. “It’s a huge savings.”
Trzcinski drives to a Citgo on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington because she said it’s cheaper than most places.
”They’re much more reasonable. I was just up in Windsor and they were like 10 cents more a gallon than they are here,” she said.
”I work right up the street but yes, I come here because the gas is a little cheaper over here,” said Andrea Peters, of New Britain.
Some drivers told NBC Connecticut they don’t mind the prices because they remember a much tougher time.
“I was paying $4.25 and I was making a lot less than I am now, so back then it hurt a lot more than what I just paid now at $3.29, so I’m fine with it,” said Mark Riccio, of Wethersfield.
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According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is $2.91. Connecticut is 12 cents higher coming in at $3.03 this week.
Energy experts said the healthy demand for crude oil, which makes up about half of the cost of gas, is also driving up prices. Either way, drivers said they will continue to pick up the cost.
”I’m not going to drive five miles to save a couple of cents for gas, so I just end up eating it usually,” said Peters.
Gas Buddy tracks the lowest gas prices in Connecticut, so you can find the least expensive gas in your area. Check here.
AAA also has a fuel price finder.
The AAA website also has a gas calculator to help you determine how much it will cost to go where you are going. Check it here.
