The strange fuel trend is continuing as we approach the end of the year: oil prices up (on fears of supply disruptions amid Middle East tensions, according to the Washington Post), gas prices down. The national average for a gallon of regular grade gasoline is at $3.24, the state average at $3.49, according to ConnecticutGasPrices.com. If you're heading through Enfield, the cheapest price in the state - $3.25 - is posted at a Costco there.
In New London, most stations are right on the mean with the state's average price up on their board. To save a few pennies, you can fill up for $3.45 at the The same price is available, if you have cash, at the and Cash will also get you a gallon for $3.46 at Ravi on Broad Street.
In Groton, the reported prices get expensive pretty quickly but start with some attractive lows. A price of $3.39 is available at the Gulf on Mitchell Street, and the Mobil on Route 12 is selling for $3.44. Only three stations have been reported for Waterford as of Monday morning: the Mobil on Boston Post Road at $3.38, the BJ's on Cross Road at $3.39, and - for a cash payment - $3.43 at the Bestway on Boston Post Road.
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Vendor Address Price Mobil 241 Boston Post Road, Waterford $3.38 BJ's 125 Cross Road, Waterford $3.39 Gulf 273 Mitchell Street, Groton $3.39 Mobil 551 Route 12, Groton $3.44 915 Bank Street, New London $3.45 4 Ocean Ave., New London $3.45 440 Ocean Ave., New London $3.45
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