I paid $4.07 at a Gulf station in Queens on Sunday, and I’ll admit that I usually pay by credit and debit instead of cash. I know, I know. I can save 10 cents a gallon by paying cash, but the convenience of using a card is a hard habit to break.
It’s no surprise that New Yorkers are paying more per gallon than the national average of $3.90, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.
While folks in Arkansas are filling up for $3.76 a gallon, people in the Empire State are shelling out an average of $4.14.
Meanwhile, GasBuddy.com reports that motorists in White Plains, for example, are paying as high as $4.39 a gallon for regular gas.
What have you been paying in recent days?
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$3.81 at Sunoco on Garden State Parkway Rest area in Montvale, about 5 miles south of Nanuet. Easy Uturn back north.
I paid 3.959 in Palisades Park, NJ ….at the Gulf station in Nanuet on Middletown Rd it was 4.75
This is for premium grade.
26¢ per gallon. (Oh, yes, it was in 1953)
What possible good will come from posting what price you paid for gas? It’s a question like “How many here know someone in New York State?” or, if you really want to get big numbers to astound potential advertisers about the reader base here just ask, “How many here will be wearing underwear anytime this week?”
—-CH
Hi CH,
Thanks for reading and posting. Because gas prices can vary so widely—even on the same street—it’s a good way for drivers to share where they got the best deals.
It’s really no different than what people post on GasBuddy.com, but this is a way for everyone to actually talk about it.
My fiance and I pay $3.659 in Paramus, NJ.
I refuse to buy gas in NY unless it’s absolutely necessary.
I paid 4.159 yesterday (they pump and same price case or credit) then I passed a second station where it was 4.129 (same-they pump and same price) 21 gallons ouch.
I think I’m going to start heading over to Jersey, at least until I can afford a hybrid- I figure another 5 or so years and they’ll be in a price range the average consumer can afford, instead of just those that can afford the gas!
Gas at Costco in Nanuet is $3.96. Assuming a 15-gallon fill-up, the $0.15/gal difference saves $2.25. Then again, at 5 miles from Nanuet, it’s 10 minutes/10 miles driving to Montvale and back, which costs $1.50 in fuel (assuming 25 mpg and you made a “special trip” there.)
So: NJ gas may be cheaper, but be sure you’re not going out of your way.
As for cash vs. credit: if your credit card pays you 3% in rebates at gas stations, at $4/gal, you will get 12c/gal back. You’ll do 2c/gal better paying by credit card. Plus, you won’t need to stop at the ATM for $60 (and perhaps pay a fee or “waste fuel making an extra stop” at the bank.)
I wonder when oil companies are going to drop this ”...and 9/10 cents” charade. It may have made a relatively substantial difference at 25c or 50c a gallon (the 9/10 cent added 4 to 2 percent to the price per gallon), but at $4.00, it’s 1/4 of 1 percent difference per gallon.
Yes, I thought of that as well. If I fould that 3.659 gas (hah, or less!) it might make sense if I’m going 20 gallons or more or more- anything over $10. isn’t to be sneezed at these days… as for the rebates cards, yes I use that too!
My biggest problem is a 5k+ lb. suv from 11 years ago with 130k (it was used to transport a family member to doctors and is now my daily ride) I’d probably cry tears of great joy if I got even close to 25 out of my behemoth…. alas, it thinks it’s being generous at 14… and is usually around 12-13mpg. 11 if I’m acting up sigh