News for November 2
| Gas Prices Rise Three Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on November 2 @ 11:41 ) |
| For the third week in a row, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up, this time edging up 3 cents over last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s November 2 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.70 per gallon, rising 3 cents from last week, and 20 cents from three weeks ago. The current price is one cent above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.69. A year ago at this time the Ocean State’s average price was $2.35—35 cents lower than today’s numbers.The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 17 cents, from a low of $2.629 to a high of $2.799. 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-$2.799)$2.729 ($2.699-$2.749) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.829 ($2.729-$2.959)/$2.849 ($2.84-$2.849) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.939 ($2.789-$3.099)/$2.949 ($2.949-$2.949) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.899 ($2.759-$2.999)/$2.829 ($2.799-$2.849) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week You never know when wintry weather will strike, so now is a great time to put together an emergency kit for your car. Include windshield wiper fluid, battery jumper cables, de-icer, flares, safety glasses, a water bottle, and roadside flares—along with any special tools or equipment your particular vehicle may require. 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. |