News for January 7
| Gas prices Up Another Three Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on January 7 @ 09:50 ) |
| For the second consecutive week, the average price of gasoline in Rhode Island has increased, today up three cents, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s January 7 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.139 per gallon, three cents more than last week and seven cents more than two weeks ago. Rhode Island is currently three cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $3.109. A year ago at this time the average price in Rhode Island was $2.419. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 12 cents, from a low of $3.079 to a high of $3.199. 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 $3.139 ($3.079-$3.199)/$3.189 ($3.159-$3.199) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.269 ($3.179-$3.379)/$3.309 ($3.269-$3.359) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.379 ($3.259-$3.539)/$3.409 ($3.369-$3.459) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.609 ($3.509-$3.699)/$3.619 ($3.599-$3.649) 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. |