Connecticut Gas Prices Hit $4.50, up 39 Cents in One Month
Northeast pump prices surge to seasonal records as crude oil stays above $100 per barrel.
Key points
- Connecticut gas prices averaged $4.50 per gallon on Monday, a six-cent daily increase.
- Prices are $1.32 higher than the same date last year and set a seasonal record.
- Crude oil remains above $100 per barrel, driving higher retail costs nationwide.
The average gasoline price in Connecticut reached $4.50 per gallon on Monday. This marks a six-cent increase in the final 24 hours of trading. The current level stands 39 cents above the average recorded one month ago.
Drivers face a $1.32 premium compared to the same date last year. Prices are now higher than any previous record for this time of year. The surge reflects broader disruptions in global petroleum markets.
Oil prices drive the regional spike
Crude oil settled above $100 a barrel for the second consecutive week. This sustained high level directly increases costs for retail stations. Tighter inventories further amplify the upward pressure on pump prices.
Geopolitical tensions in Iran contribute to the current market volatility. These factors combine to create a supply constraint environment. The result is a sharp deviation from typical seasonal pricing patterns.
State ranks 15th in national cost
Connecticut currently holds the 15th highest average price in the nation. The state average is three cents above the national median. Texas records the lowest price at $3.94 per gallon. Mississippi follows closely behind at $3.96 per gallon.
California shows the highest national average at $6.16 per gallon. Washington state follows with a rate of $5.56 per gallon. These figures highlight the wide geographic disparity in fuel costs. Source data from wtnh.com confirms these regional extremes.
