Portland-Area Gas Prices Nearing $2 a Gallon

By WENDY ANN MITCHELL (Patch Staff) and Jaimie Cura

Despite falling gas prices, Connecticut is once again among the top ten most expensive states in which to fuel up.

According to the AAA Fuel Gauge report, the average price for a gallon of gas nationwide is $2.03 – fast approaching the $2 benchmark – but here in Connecticut, the average price for a gallon of unleaded is $2.25, the tenth most expensive state in the country.

Gas prices are at the lowest nationwide and are expected to drop just below $2 very soon, according to the Automobile Club of America (AAA).

CT’s Gas Prices Are Dropping

At this time last year, the average price of gas in Connecticut was more than $3 a gallon — at $3.07 — a savings of 82 cents year over year. Also, the price of gas in Connecticut appears to be dropping again after creeping up a bit over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA.

The Most Expensive Metro Areas to Gas Up In

According to the AAA Fuel Gauge report, the most expensive gas in Connecticut’s metro areas can be found in:

• Bridgeport at $2.34 for a gallon of unleaded
• $2.22 in the Hartford region
• $2.23 in New Haven-Meriden and New London-Norwich

The Lowest Gas Prices in the Portland Area

• 2.02: Sunoco, 315 Marlborough St. near Grove St., Portland
• 2.03: Cumberland Farms, 204 Marlborough St. near High St., Portland
• 2.03: Gulf, 182 Main St. near Brownstone Ave., Portland

The above prices are subject to change. Visit the Gas Buddy website for the latest prices or type in your zip code below.

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