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  • How much more are Durham drivers paying at the pump?

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📰 News we're reading

• Gas Prices In Durham And Middlefield: How Local Pumps Compare To CT, U.S. (patch.com) — Drivers in Durham are paying notably more for gas than the Connecticut and national averages, with recent reports showing about $4.65 per gallon for regular at local stations. The article compares these prices to statewide, regional, and national trends, and notes that nearby Middlefield currently lacks up-to-date station reports.
   

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