Hartford prices align with national average
Drivers filling up in Hartford are seeing somewhat lower prices than the statewide figure, even as gasoline costs continue to move downward across Connecticut and the country. The latest reports from 10 Hartford stations put regular gasoline at an average of $4.15 per gallon, according to station data cited in the local report.
That Hartford figure is approximately 9 cents below Connecticut’s $4.24 average reported by AAA on Tuesday. It also matches the latest averages for both the nation and the broader New England region reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The comparison gives local drivers some relief at the pump, although the price trend remains complicated by the fact that gasoline is still substantially more expensive than it was a year earlier.
| Market or period | Regular gasoline average |
|---|---|
| Hartford stations with current reports | $4.15 |
| Connecticut, Tuesday | $4.24 |
| United States, latest weekly data | $4.15 |
| Connecticut one month earlier | $4.46 |
| Connecticut one year earlier | $3.04 |
A sharp monthly decline, but a higher yearly bill
Connecticut’s statewide average fell by about 5 cents from the prior week, when it stood at $4.29, and dropped roughly 22 cents over the past month from $4.46. The national average also moved lower, declining about 12 cents from $4.27 the previous week, according to the most recent federal data.
The year-over-year comparison is less favorable for households planning regular commutes, errands or other driving. Connecticut’s average was $3.04 a gallon one year ago, meaning the current statewide price is about $1.20 higher. Even with the recent weekly and monthly decreases, drivers remain exposed to a much larger fuel bill than they faced at the same point last year.
Station-by-station differences remain significant
Prices varied considerably among the Hartford stations included in the current reports. The lowest listed price was $3.89 per gallon at Sunoco on Wethersfield Avenue. Other lower reported prices included $3.97 at Gulf on Franklin Avenue and $3.99 at CITGO stations on Brainard Road and Maple Avenue. At the higher end of the listed reports, Pride on Jennings Road was priced at $4.39, while Mobil on Weston Street was listed at $4.25.
- Sunoco, 674 Wethersfield Ave.: $3.89
- Gulf, 181 Franklin Ave.: $3.97
- CITGO, 110 Brainard Road: $3.99
- Gulf, 611 Maple Ave.: $3.99
- Pride, 10 Jennings Road: $4.39
The spread among the reported locations means the choice of station can make a noticeable difference for drivers buying a full tank. The source data also cautions that the Hartford average does not represent every station in the city: 25 additional Hartford stations had no current regular-gas price report when the figures were collected.
What the data shows
AAA supplied the Connecticut figures, while the EIA’s latest weekly release was issued Nov. 3 and reflected prices as of Nov. 2. The federal agency does not publish a separate Connecticut average in this data set; instead, the state is included in its New England regional reporting. That regional average was $4.15 per gallon, down about 5 cents from the preceding week.
For Hartford residents, the immediate picture is a local average that is lower than Connecticut’s statewide number and in line with broader regional and national prices. The longer-term picture remains more challenging: despite recent declines, fuel costs are still well above last year’s level. As a result, the impact on household budgets will depend not only on the direction of the overall market but also on where drivers shop and whether individual stations update their prices.
