Local Gas Prices Hit $4 A Gallon
We all know that local gas prices have been steadily rising these past few weeks, and now there are reports of $4 a gallon gas in central New York.
We all know that local gas prices have been steadily rising these past few weeks, and now there are reports of $4 a gallon gas in central New York.
If you have done any traveling recently this comes as no surprise. Gas prices in New York State are far above the national average. As reported by WIBX radio's Kristine Bellino the state average is nearly 30 cents higher than the national with the Central New York area among the highest. State Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is asking questions.
Thankfully, gas prices have come down in the past few weeks, especially with holiday travel this week. But, it still makes you wonder why our local gas prices are higher than the national average.
Yes, these late "Frog Days Of Summer" have seen big increases in gas prices. On my way to Big Frog 104 today, I paid $3.91 for regular.
Gas prices are on the rise. The average nationwide cost of a gallon of gas has risen $.53 since January and analysts predict they will go higher before topping off. The price of gas in the Utica-Rome area has either topped or is fast approaching $4 per gallon giving local motorists pause before heading out to the store for a loaf of bread or visiting friends and neighbors. What is causing the increase? Lots of things.
If you're old enough to remember when attendants pumped the gas for you, you're old enough to remember when air and water were free at the filling station. I never said much when I had to find a quarter to pump up a low tire, but a buck? Are you kidding me? I instantly flashed back to Gomer at Wally's Filling Station on the Andy Griffith show, "water and air are free, but we charge for gas and oil."