Rolling Into Labor Day Weekend, How Are The Gas Prices In Wilton?

WILTON, CT — In the run-up to the long holiday weekend, gasoline prices in Wilton are following the time-honored script.

Historically, gasoline prices peak in early summer before sliding gradually in the weeks leading up to Labor Day. After reaching seasonal highs in mid-July, Northeast gas prices have fallen steadily and are now reaching levels below what drivers were paying through most of March and April, thanks in part to a quieter-than-expected hurricane season so far, according to Lauren Fabrizi, spokesperson for AAA Northeast.

In Connecticut, a gallon of self-service regular is averaging $3.41, down five cents from a week ago and down 15 cents from a month ago. The national average is $3.35, down six cents from last week and down 16 cents from last month.

In Wilton, the best price for a gallon of regular fuel is $3.43 at the Shell at 210 Danbury Road and the 287 Danbury Road Gulf station. At the CITGO at 386 Danbury Road, you'll pay $3.45. The price is $4.09 at the Mobil at 932 Danbury Road. The update was posted Monday morning by shopping app GasBuddy.

"An escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East sent crude oil prices higher over the weekend and that could slow the pace of price declines here at home," Fabrizi said. "For now, drivers are benefitting from the weeks-long decline in pump prices."

Here is AAA Northeast's weekly price survey of Connecticut’s six metro regions:

• Bridgeport: $3.45
• Hartford: $3.39
• Lower Fairfield County: $3.41
• New Haven/Meriden: $3.42
• New London/Norwich: $3.38
• Windham: $3.36

On Monday, Oklahoma and Mississippi have the lowest prices in the nation at $2.88 and $2.89, respectively. Hawaii and California hold the highest prices in the nation this week at $4.64 and $4.60, respectively. Connecticut holds the 15th place on the list of highest gas prices in the nation. Average gas prices may be obtained daily online here.