HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Gas prices in Connecticut could skyrocket as a result of the tariffs put in place by the Trump administration.
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan said that at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Irving Oil, a major refinery based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, adjusted fuel prices on nearly all fuel heading for the U.S. northeast market to reflect the 10 percent tariff.
As a result of Trump’s tariffs- at 12:01am, Irving Oil, a major refinery based in Saint John, NB, Canada, adjusted fuel prices on nearly all fuel heading for the US Northeast market to reflect the 10% tariff. Look for retail prices to react quickly in this market.
— Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) March 4, 2025
“Look for retail prices to react quickly in this market,” De Haan said.
As of Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Connecticut was about $3.05.
The tariffs were implemented on Canada and Mexico.
De Haan said fuel …