News for December 1
| Steep Gas Price Decline Continues, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on December 1 @ 09:38 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island continue hovering well below the $2.00 per gallon mark, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s December 1 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.859 per gallon, down seven cents from last week, and $1.22 less than the $3.07 average at the close of Thanksgiving weekend 2007. The last time prices were this low was in mid-January 2005, when the unleaded regular average dropped to $1.82. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 37 cents, from a low of $1.789 to a high of $2.159. Diesel is down 4 cents this week to $2.92. 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 $1.859 ($1.789-$2.159)/$1.919 ($1.799-$1.999) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.019 ($1.869-$2.299)/$2.049 ($1.999-$2.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.159 ($1.949-$2.589)/$2.149 ($2.099-$2.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.929 ($2.799-$3.119)/$2.919 ($2.849-$2.999) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Forecasted warmer temperatures this week make it an ideal time to put together an emergency kit to store in your car this winter. Jumper cables, de-icer, snow scrapers, duct tape, a reflective safety vest, and a blanket and hat are all useful items to include. Taking steps to prepare now can make a big difference in coping with a surprise cold weather emergency down the road. 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. |