Scenes at the Gas Pump

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Connecticut hit $4 last week.

According to AAA, which monitors prices at the pumps, gas stations across the state were averaging $4 a gallon. As of Wednesday, not even a week later, the average price is already up to $4.09 a gallon.

A month ago, the price averaged $3.75. A year ago? Try $2.97.

Of course, these prices are for cash. If you pay using your debit card, or a credit card for that matter, you can expect to pay at least four cents more a gallon, but there are a couple of gas stations in our area that offer gas at the same price, cash or credit.

So, just what are the gas stations in East Hampton and Portland charging? As of Wednesday afternoon, the answer is:

East Hampton

Citgo Food Bag, Route 66 - $3.999 (regular unleaded); $4.199 (diesel)

Citgo Food Bag, Route 16 - $3.999 / $4.199

Cobalt Valero - $4.099 / $4.299

Portland

Citgo, Route 66 - $4.019 / $4.169

Mobil, Route 66 - $4.079 / $4.269 (same price cash or credit)

Valero, Route 17 - $4.049 / $4.199

Cumberland Farms, Route 66 - $4.029 / no diesel

Hess, Route 66 - $4.019 / no diesel

Gulf, Route 66 - $4.019 / $4.169

Sunoco, Route 66 - $4.029 / no diesel (same price cash or credit)

What is the highest recorded statewide average? On July 9, 2008, the average price for a gallon of unleaded was $4.390. Diesel hit $5.051 on July 17, 2008.

State Averages

State average source: AAA