Built on a large jump in gasoline supply, the national gas price average dropped seven cents on the week to land at $2.64. This is the lowest average price in the country since March.
“On the week, nearly half of all states saw gas price averages decrease by at least a nickel,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “While gasoline demand increased week-over-week, it wasn’t enough to stay on pace with the huge jump in gasoline stocks. Therefore, pump prices continue to decline across the country.”
Today’s national gas price average is 13-cents less than a month ago and 21-cents cheaper than a year ago.
National average: $2.64
Local state averages:
CT: $2.83 MA: $2.71 NH: $2.59 NJ: $2.73 NY: $2.84 RI: $2.67
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This week in history: Aug. 15, 1969
The Woodstock Music Festival opens in the upstate New York town of Bethel.
National gas price average in 1969: $0.35
Cost to fill a tank (1969/2019)
GMC Yukon XL
$11.20/$84.48
Audi A5
$5.36/$40.39
Chevrolet Spark
$3.15/$23.76
Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/Mobile.
