Rocky Hill Gas Prices Lower Than Connecticut Average

Americans are taking advantage of a to take vacation, and AAA says more than ever are hitting the road this week, driving greater than 50 miles for their plans.

Rocky Hillians would be wise to top off the tank before heading out, as some gas stations in town are as much as five cents lower than the Connecticut average, says the AAA website.

According to AAA, "on April 6, motorists experienced a year-to-date peak average price of $3.94 per gallon for regular gasoline. The current national average price of regular gasoline is $3.50 per gallon, 44 cents lower than the April peak and 16 cents less than this time last year."

The average price for a gallon of gas in the greater Hartford area is $3.60 for regular, according to AAA's Fuel Gauge Report. That compares to a Connecticut average of $3.64 per gallon for regular.

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GasBuddy.com reported Sunday that the cheapest gas in Rocky Hill could be found at Sam's Food Store, at 2757 Main St. for $3.59.

But while more folks are leaving home for the holiday, they plan to spend less, AAA reported. "Median spending is expected to be $749, a 7 percent decrease compared to the expected median spending of intended holiday travelers ($807) in 2011."

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