Cheapest Gas Near Me: How To Pay Less At The Pump Near Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Connecticut residents, with the average gas price already over the $4 mark across the state.

Ridgefield gas prices are higher than the statewide average of $4.07 on Saturday, and more in line with the Fairfield County average of $4.12. Connecticut gas prices are currently 16 cents over the national average.

The increases are especially sharp considering that the average gas price in Connecticut was just $2.76 a year ago, and $2.82 in Fairfield County.

But you can still save a little bit if you know where to look in and around Ridgefield.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in the area is selling for $4.09 per gallon at Stateline Exxon, 242 South Salem Road.

Here are some other places you can save in and around Ridgefield:

• Mobil, 31 Danbury Road, $4.34 per gallon
• Shell, 130 Danbury Road, $4.69 per gallon

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release. "And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon."

At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article