Gas prices in Connecticut and New York have experienced an upswing over the past week, according to new data from AAA.
The current average for a gallon of regular gas in the state is now $3.45, up from $3.27 one week ago. The price is also slightly lower than the $3.59 from one month ago; one year ago, the average statewide price was $3.30. Fairfield County has the highest average price among the state”™s counties at $3.53.
Across the state border, New York”™s average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.64, up from $3.59 last week. The price was $3.89 one month ago and $3.35 one year ago. Within the Hudson Valley region, Westchester has the highest countywide average price at $3.74 while Ulster County has the lowest at $3.59.
However, both Connecticut and New York”™s respective averages are below the national average of $3.92. California has the highest statewide average at $6.28.
