High Gas Prices Frustrate Syosset Commuters

From the snow piles and ice to unhappy drivers, gas stations in Syosset this winter are as bleak as you may expect. With the lowest local price starting at $3.29, and no expectations of prices falling anytime soon, local residents seem frustrated at the pump. 

According to GasBuddy.com, the National average for regular is $3.102, but the New York State average is $3.353 and rising.

A Syosset resident named Dave was filling up for $3.43 at on 251 Jericho Turnpike.

“It’s convenient, I live right down the street,” Dave said as he remained in his truck while it fueled. “I’m certainly not happy about the prices and I don’t see it going down anytime soon."

A few miles down Jericho Turnpike, residents can find the best prices in the area. The at 42 Jericho Turnpike offers: $3.29 for regular, $3.39 for plus and $3.49 for premium. A man named Liu was filling up his tank there, and tersely stated, “I’m not happy about this.”

With a number missing from the price sign at the on 430 Jericho Turnpike, no drivers were daring enough to stop and actually find out what the price is.

Prices were also high at the at 400 Jericho Turnpike, costing $3.35 for regular.

Wendy, a Syosset resident, wasn't very happy.  “It’s really putting a dent in my wallet," she said. "I won’t be able to afford these prices if they get much higher.” It cost her just over $50 to fill up her compact VW Golf.

Brand

Address

Regular

Plus

Premium

Hess

42 Jericho Tpke

$3.299

$3.399

$3.499

Mobil

400 Jericho Tpke

$3.359

$3.599

$3.699

Robbins Lane Service Center

297 Robbins Ln

$3.359

n/a

n/a

Mobil

200 S Oyster Bay Rd

$3.389

$3.499

n/a

Citgo

160 Jackson Ave

$3.399

n/a

$3.699

* The Robbins Lane Service Center at 297 Robbins Lane has the cheapest diesel gas at $3.559 a gallon.  

Date - Station -Price (Regular)  +/-

1/23        Hess   $3.299   (+.00)

1/17        Hess   $3.299   (+.02)

1/3          Hess   $3.279   (+.04)

12/13     Hess    $3.239  (+.04)

12/6       Mobil   $3.199  (+.04)

11/29     Mobil  $3.159    (+.02)

11/22     Mobil $3.139    (+.08)

11/15     Hess   $3.059    (+.04)

11/8      Hess   $3.019     (-.001)

10/25    Hess  $3.02      (+.02)

10/18    Hess  $3.00     (+.10)

10/11    Hess  $2.90      (+.06)

10/4     Hess  $2.84        -------