Gas Prices Continue to Fall, Down 13 Cents in RI

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down 13 cents from last week, according to AAA Southern New England.

AAA’s December 22nd survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.62 per gallon, down 13 cents from last week. Prices locally are 33 cents lower than a month ago. The current price is 23 cents more than the national average for regular unleaded of $2.39. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was 90 cents higher at $3.52.

The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 52 cents, from a low of $2.35 to a high of $2.87. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up- every trip, every time.    

Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:

$2.629 ($2.359-$2.879)                                     Regular Unleaded

$2.919 ($2.689-$3.199)                                     Midgrade Unleaded

$3.069 ($2.739-$3.479)                                     Premium Unleaded

$3.279 ($2.999-$3.779)                                     Diesel

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week

Avoid quick starts and sudden stops. This wastes fuel, is harder on vehicle components, and increases the odds of a traffic crash.

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