Gas Prices in Connecticut Today
Track today's average gas price in Connecticut, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Connecticut
Gas prices in Connecticut are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Connecticut may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Connecticut's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Connecticut price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Connecticut Fuel Taxes: ≈40¢/gal
Connecticut has one of the higher effective rates in the Northeast. Connecticut layers two taxes on gasoline: a 25-cent-per-gallon excise tax plus an 8.1% Petroleum Products Gross Earnings Tax charged to distributors on the wholesale price, which they pass through at the pump. Together these typically add up to roughly 40 cents per gallon — because the second tax is a percentage, it rises automatically when wholesale gas prices climb.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Connecticut Gets Its Gasoline
Connecticut has no refineries. Fuel arrives mainly by tanker and barge into terminals along Long Island Sound — New Haven is the largest — then moves inland and along the coast by truck.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Connecticut
Coastal cities like New Haven and Bridgeport, closest to the fuel terminals, are usually a little cheaper than inland towns, which pay a small additional trucking cost. Fairfield County, closest to the New York border, tends to track New York-area pricing more closely than the rest of the state.