Gas Prices Hit Record High In CT: Here's The Average Prices In Your Area

CONNECTICUT — Connecticut gas prices reached an all-time high Wednesday as the Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupts oil markets around the world.

A gallon of regular unleaded reached an average of about $4.42, according to AAA. The previous record was $4.39 a gallon, set on July 9, 2008. The price of gas in July 2008 was $5.61 when adjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation calculator.

Connecticut prices increased 6 cents since Tuesday and about 66 cents since last week. Gas was $2.82 a gallon a year ago.

By county, the average cost of regular gas per gallon is:

• Fairfield County: $4.45
• New Haven County: $4.39
• Middlesex County: $4.42
• New London County $4.39
• Windham County: $4.44
• Tolland County: $4.41
• Hartford County: $4.42
• Litchfield County: $4.40

The national average also broke another record at $4.25 a gallon, which was an 8-cent increase since Tuesday.

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Consumers can expect to pay more so long as the price of crude oil rises, AAA Northeast spokesman Fran Mayko said in a statement.

Gas mileage decreases rapidly when a vehicle is traveling more than 60 mph, according to AAA. Properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage by more than 3 percent per tire.