Gas prices on Long Island soar as war in Ukraine continues

Gas prices on Long Island soar as war in Ukraine continues

Gas prices appear on a pump at a gas station Monday, March 7, 2022, in Needham, Mass. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. hits a record $4.17 on Tuesday as the country prepares to ban Russian oil imports. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

(East Farmingdale, NY)- The price of the Russian-Ukrainian war is being felt at US gas pumps.  As of Wednesday morning, AAA says the average cost of a gallon of gas in the US is now $4.25, higher in New York at $4.43. On Long Island, www.gasbuddy.com reports gas, for $4.11 at the Sams Club in Medford. The big discount stores like BJS, Costco and Sams have been offering some of the best prices for gasoline, but with really long lines.

Photo: Gas prices appear on a pump at a gas station Monday, March 7, 2022, in Needham, Mass. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. hits a record $4.17 on Tuesday as the country prepares to ban Russian oil imports. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)