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| Gas Prices Rise Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 15 @ 10:50 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up two cents over last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 15 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.77 per gallon, rising two cents from last week. The current price is two cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.79, and it marks a seven cent increase in the last month. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $1.95—82 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 26 cents, from a low of $2.609 to a high of $2.869. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.779 ($2.609-$2.869)/$2.819 ($2.819-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.889 ($2.709-$3.029)/$2.949 ($2.94-$2.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.009 ($2.809-$3.179)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.969 ($2.889-$3.099)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) AAA Driving Tip of the Week In the wake of daylight saving time, many of us lose sleep. Don’t let lost sleep impact your driving: Drowsy driving is dangerous, impaired driving. 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 Southern New England office. |
| Gas Prices Up Four Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 8 @ 11:25 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up an average of four cents per gallon this week, the second consecutive week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 8 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.75 per gallon, four cents higher than last week and five cents more than two weeks ago. The current price is equal to the national average for regular unleaded of $2.75. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $1.96—79 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 24 cents, from a low of $2.629 to a high of $2.869. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.759 ($2.629-$2.869)/$2.819 ($2.819-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.879 ($2.729-$2.999)/$2.949 ($2.94-$2.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.989 ($2.869-$3.179)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.959 ($2.889-$3.099)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week A bit of spring fever is in the air, and with it thoughts of heading out in the car for a quick weekend getaway or even a longer vacation. Choose a route that enables you to travel at constant speeds and bypass congested areas as much as possible. Unless you’re taking a scenic route, avoid two-lane roads with lots of stop signs and traffic signals, in order to get the best gasoline mileage possible. 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 Southern New England office. |
| Gas Prices Up A Penny, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 1 @ 12:10 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up one cent today, the first time prices have risen in AAA’s weekly survey since mid-January, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 1 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.71 per gallon, one cent higher than last week. The current price is one cent above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.70. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $1.96—75 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 25 cents, from a low of $2.599 to a high of $2.849. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.719 ($2.599-$2.849)/$2.759 ($2.689-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.859 ($2.699-$2.979)/$2.849 ($2.84-$2.849) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.959 ($2.799-$3.099)/$2.949 ($2.949-$2.949) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.939 ($2.879-$2.999)/$2.989 ($2.919-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week The arrival of March is a reminder to have your vehicle serviced regularly by a certified technician, who can also inspect important vehicle components that can affect fuel consumption. 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 Southern New England office. |
| Gas Prices Unchanged, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 22 @ 11:36 ) |
| After falling for four straight weeks, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are unchanged today, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 22 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.70 per gallon, the same price as last week. The current price is six cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.64. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $1.98—72 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 22 cents, from a low of $2.629 to a high of $2.849. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.709 ($2.629-$2.849)/$2.759 ($2.689-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.849 ($2.749-$2.959)/$2.849 ($2.84-$2.849) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.959 ($2.849-$3.089)/$2.919 ($2.919-$2.919) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.929 ($2.809-$2.999)/$2.989 ($2.919-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If you must replace a gas cap, make sure it is the right one for your car. A poorly fitting cap can cause engine problems, increase emissions and reduce fuel economy. 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 Southern New England office. |
| Gas Prices Down Another Penny, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 15 @ 10:56 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down for the fourth straight week, a drop of seven cents over that four-week period, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 15th survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.70 per gallon, one cent less than last week. The current price is nine cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.61. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $1.94—76 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 25 cents, from a low of $2.599 to a high of $2.849. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.709 ($2.599-$2.919)/$2.809 ($2.819-$2.839) Mid-grade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.849 ($2.779-$2.959)/$2.949 ($2.94-$2.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.959 ($2.849-$3.099)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.959 ($2.889-$3.099)/$3.029 ($3.039-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Most vehicles are optimized get the best highway fuel economy around 55-60 mph. If you drive too fast or accelerate quickly your vehicles fuel economy will suffer. Easy on the gas and brake will return the best fuel economy. 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 Southern New England office. |