News for October 19
| Gas Prices Climb Four Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on October 19 @ 11:16 ) |
| For the first time in seven weeks, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up, jumping four cents since last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s October 19 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.54 per gallon, rising four cents from last week. The current price is two cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.46. Nationally, prices rose by 7 cents, and a year ago at this time the national average price was $2.86—32 cents higher than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 29 cents, from a low of $2.399 to a high of $2.689. 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 $2.549 ($2.399-$2.689)/$2.609 ($2.599-$2.619) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.689 ($2.499-$2.849)/$2.749 ($2.74-$2.749) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.799 ($2.549-$2.969)/$2.849 ($2.849-$2.849) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.719 ($2.579-$2.809)/$2.759 ($2.659-$2.849) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week We are already experiencing chilly weather, and colder temperatures are tough on batteries: at zero degrees, a car’s battery loses about 60 percent of its strength. Keeping battery terminals clean helps, and a battery performance test performed by a qualified technician will help determine if your battery is strong enough for winter starts. 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. |