Trump's rates could increase gas prices in CT

Hartford, CT (WFSB) – Connecticut gas prices could decrease as a result of Tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration.

Patrick de Haan from Gasbuddy said on Tuesday at 12:01, Irving Oil, a major refinery based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, adjusted fuel prices on almost all US -market fuel to reflect 10 percent rate.

As a result of Trump’s tariffs- at 12:01 am, Irving Oil, a major refinery based in Saint John, NB, Canada, adjusted fuel prices for almost all fuel that is heading to the US market to reflect the 10%rate. Look for retail prices to react quickly to this market.

– Patrick de Haan (@gasbuddyguy) March 4, 2025

“Looking for retail prices to react quickly to this market,” Haan said.

Starting Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of ordinary gas in Connecticut was about $ 3.05.

The rates were implemented on Canada and Mexico.

De Haan said that fuel prices will be affected the fastest in states such as tomorrow, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Alert: Prices of petrol and diesel in Me, CT, VT, MA, RI, NH are likely to start growing today- the rhythm will vary, but by the middle of March it could be 20-40C/LAG. Salts can also stretch in NY. Wholesale prices- the payment of price stns- has already begun to increase in this area.

– Patrick de Haan (@gasbuddyguy) March 4, 2025

“The prices of petrol and diesel in me, CT, VT, Ma, Ri, NH are likely to start growing (Tuesday),” he said. “The rhythm will vary, but by the middle of March, it could be 20-40C/LAG. Salts can also stretch in NY. “

De Haan said that wholesale prices, price gas stations already pay, have started to grow.