Cheapest Gas Near Me: How To Pay Less At The Pump Near Danbury

DANBURY, CT — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Connecticut residents, with the average gas price already near the $4 mark across the state.

You may think you have it rough at the pump in Danbury — and make no mistake, you do — but Hat City gas prices are lower than the statewide average of $3.97 on Friday, and considerably below the Fairfield County average of $4.01. Connecticut gas prices are currently 13 cents over the national average.

The increases are especially sharp considering that the average gas price in Connecticut was just $2.76 a year ago, and $2.82 in Fairfield County.

But you can still save a little bit if you know where to look in and around Danbury.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in the area is selling for $3.52 per gallon at Noble, 58 Padanaram Road.

Here are some other places you can save in and around Danbury:

• 7-11, 106 Federal Road (Brookfield), $3.55 per gallon
• Orbit Fuel, 12 Lake Avenue Extension, $3.56 per gallon
• Gulf, 1 Lake Avenue Extension, $3.57 per gallon
• Global, 108 Newtown Road, $3.63 per gallon

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release. "And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon."

At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article