Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have risen 14.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 69.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.61/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6…
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Gas Buddy: More Americans to Hit the Road This Summer Even as Gas Prices Hit New Records
GasBuddy, a PDI company, released on Thursday the results of its annual summer travel survey revealing that even with record-high gasoline prices, 58% of Americans intend to road trip this summer, a rise from last summer, when gas prices were nearly $1.50 per gallon lower. While the high prices may not stand in the way…
Bark in the Park this Sunday, May 22, in Stamford
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is reappointing Major General Francis Evon, Jr. to serve another four-year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard. He has served in the role since July 2018. Major General Evon has more than 30 years of military service and leadership experience. Prior to…
Governor Lamont announces families can apply for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate beginning June 1
HARTFORD, CT – On Thursday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut families can soon apply to receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children as a result of the recently enacted 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate that he signed into law earlier this month. “In addition…
Consumer Counsel alert: Eversource customers will see an increase in electric supply rates effective July 2022
The supply portion of electric bills for customers of The Connecticut Light and Power Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy (“Eversource”) paying the Standard Service supply rate is scheduled to increase on July 1, 2022, as approved by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) on May 10, 2022, as follows: CL&P/Eversource Standard Service Rates 7/1/21 1/1/22 7/1/22 …
GasBuddy: U.S. Gas Prices Reach New Record High: $4.36 Per Gallon
BOSTON, MA – It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump today, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money…
Epic Tag Sale for Charity Returns April 30 – May 2
Donations and Consignments Needed Wilton, CT – The epic tag sale thousands of donors, consignors, collectors, and bargain-hunters wait for each year is returning April 30 – May 2. Thousands of items from children’s toys to clothing, furniture to housewares, will be on sale in Wilton during the twice-yearly Minks to Sinks sale. Proceeds benefit…
Governor Lamont tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Lamont has tested positive for COVID-19 this morning, according to a statement, released by Max Reiss, director of communications for the governor. He is not experiencing any symptoms and is currently isolating at home for the next five days, per CDC guidelines. The positive result came after his regularly-scheduled rapid self-test and was confirmed…
National Average Price of Gas Hits $4; Near-Record Single Day Spike Sends Prices to Highest Since 2008
Gasoline prices saw the second largest daily spike ever on Friday rising 15.8c/gal; diesel saw its largest single day rise ever, spiking 22.2c/gal The national average price of gasoline has just surpassed $4 per gallon in the U.S for the first time since 2008, and stands just 10 cents below the all-time record of $4.103…
Governor Lamont urges lawmakers to support continued decarbonization of electric grid by codifying 2040 zero-carbon target
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he introduced (Senate Bill 10, An Act Concerning Climate Change Mitigation) that will codify into state statutes the 2040 zero-carbon electric grid goal the governor established in 2019 when he issued Executive Order No. 3 and was also included as…