CT Gas Prices Continue To Rise

CONNECTICUT — Connecticut's average gas price rose to $4.13 per gallon last week, which marked the second straight week of double-digit price increases.

Gas costs four cents more than last month and $1.18 more than last year, according to AAA.

Connecticut's average price is lower than the national average of $4.19 last week, largely thanks to the state suspending the 25-cent excise tax through June. Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposal calls for extending the tax suspension until Dec. 1.

Diesel prices rose to all-time national and Connecticut highs. The average per-gallon cost was $5.32 nationally and $5.93 in Connecticut. Connecticut's diesel tax is still in effect.

Here is how the gas prices vary by area, according to AAA:

• Greater Bridgeport: $4.20
• Lower Fairfield County: $4.19
• New Haven/Meriden: $4.10
• Greater Hartford: $4.10
• New London/Norwich: $4.13
• Windham/Middlesex: $4.14