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Groton Has Cheapest Gas Prices In CT: Report

Four Groton gas stations are reporting the lowest fuel prices in the state.

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Gas Prices (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

GROTON, CT — Groton is the leader when it comes to low fuel prices in Connecticut. The NEX station at 484 Tang Road has regular fuel for $3.77 per gallon, marking the lowest price in the state, according to GasBuddy.

The next three cheapest gas stations are all in Groton: the Shell stations at 294 and 639 CT-12, and the Mobil station at 551 CT-12. All three stations have regular fuel priced at $3.79 per gallon.

The Shell station in Gales Ferry is also offering regular for $3.79 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

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The average price of fuel in Connecticut is $4.21 per gallon, AAA reported.

Gas prices fell 50 cents per gallon late last month after reaching a peak in June and have fallen another 18 cents since then.

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Falling gas prices are attributed to people traveling less long with global economic conditions.

See related: CT Gas Prices Tumble: Here's Where It's Cheapest In CT

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