RI Gas Prices Drop Again

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down two cents from last week, the second consecutive week of lower prices, according to AAA Northeast. 

AAA’s July 20th survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.73 per gallon, down two cents from last week. Prices locally are seven cents lower than a month ago. The current price is three cents less than the national average for regular unleaded of $2.76. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was 95 cents higher at $3.68.

The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $2.59 to a high of $2.89. 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:

Regular Unleaded
$2.739 ($2.599-$2.899)                                    
Midgrade Unleaded
$2.969 ($2.789-$3.179)                                
Premium Unleaded
$3.119 ($2.769-$3.549)                                   
Diesel
$2.949 ($2.859-$3.199)                                     

Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Northeast office.

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