Connecticut fuel costs drop forward of Fourth of July journey surge

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – Gas costs in Connecticut have dropped during the last a number of weeks, arriving forward of one of many busiest journey durations of the 12 months.

More than 70 million Americans are anticipated to journey for the Fourth of July, with 85% touring by street, in response to AAA. AAA expects 852,000 Connecticut residents to journey for the vacation, together with greater than 3.5 million vacationers throughout New England.

Where costs are highest and lowest

AAA spokesperson Tracy Noble stated the most affordable fuel in Connecticut may be present in New London County, whereas the costliest is in Fairfield County.

“AAA expects 852,000 Connecticut residents to travel for the July 4th holiday and over 3.5 million across New England,” Noble stated. “So, the roads in New England are going to be very crowded.”

Tips for chopping prices

Noble beneficial researching fuel costs earlier than hitting the street by checking on-line or downloading apps to seek out the most affordable stations alongside a deliberate route.

“That way you can be an educated consumer,” Noble stated.

Noble stated fuel costs are anticipated to proceed dropping all through the summer season.

Not everyone seems to be feeling reduction on the pump. Cromwell resident Patricia Cancel stated costs haven’t dropped sufficient to vary her journey plans.

“They have gone down a little bit, but not anything to talk about,” Cancel stated. When requested a couple of Fourth of July street journey, she stated: “Oh, 4th of July, forget about it.”

Cancel stated she hopes the downward development continues.

“I really do hope it’s the trend,” Cancel stated. “Because it affects a lot. It really does.”