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We're No. 1 … in Gas Prices!

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the Nutmeg State is more than in any other state in the Continental U.S.

After a long stay near the top of the leaderboard, Connecticut is finally No. 1 in the contiguous 48 states … in the price of gas.

According to the latest numbers from AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Connecticut hit $4.036 Friday, tops in the Continental U.S. and second only to Hawaii, where it’s $4.068 a gallon.

Connecticut outpaced some true legends of gas-price gaudiness, including New York (second in the Lower 48 at $3.944), Alaska (a mere $4.020!), California ($3.813) and Washington D.C. ($3.895). 

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Just a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas nationally was a paltry $2.718. Today, that national average stands at $3.695 … and rising.

So, what effect has this spike had on your driving habits? More car-pooling? Less day-tripping? Did you buy that mountain bike or Vespa or Smart Car you’ve had your eye on? Do you spend more time indoors cursing Big Oil? Share your frustrations with us in the comments section below.

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