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Gas Prices Drop 4 Cents in a Week

The average price per gallon in Connecticut began to decline but still remains well over $4.

 

Connecticut gas prices dropped from $4.14 last week to $4.10 this week, according to price tracking website ConnecticutGasPrices.com. The current national average is $3.81 per gallon.

In North Branford, gas prices are hovering just above $4 per gallon, in the $4.04 to $4.09 range.

Find out what's happening in North Branfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

“The national average has begun to drop nicely over the last week, and while it certainly doesn't feel like much, it is noteworthy,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior analyst at GasBuddy.com, the parent company of ConnecticutGasPrices.com.

He added, “Oil prices were all over the map last week, closing in on $100/bbl one day and dropping to $92/bbl later in the week. I've probably had more double takes watching oil prices in the last week than I've had all summer.”

Find out what's happening in North Branfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

To find the cheapest gas in the area, check the Patch commute section

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