News for October 14
| Gas Prices Plunge 21 Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on October 14 @ 11:44 ) |
| Lower oil prices are leading to plunging prices at the pump, with a 21-cent drop in Rhode Island in the last week pushing the average price ever closer to the $3.00 per gallon mark, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s October 14 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.119 per gallon, 21 cents less than last week. Prices haven’t been this low since mid-April. Rhode Island is currently 5 cents below the national average of $3.16 for self-serve unleaded regular. A year ago at this time, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.679. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 60 cents, from a low of $2.899 to a high of $3.499. Diesel is down 19 cents this week to $3.96. 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 $3.119 ($2.899-$3.499)/$3.199 ($3.099-$3.399) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.279 ($3.089-$3.699)/$3.389 ($3.299-$3.569) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.419 ($3.189-$3.799)/$3.529 ($3.399-$3.799) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.969 ($3.799-$4.099)/$3.759 ($3.899-$4.149) 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. |