News for February 11
| Gas Prices Fall Below $3.00, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 11 @ 09:54 ) |
| For the first time since early last November, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are averaging less than $3.00 per gallon, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 11 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.989 per gallon, five cents less than last week. This is the fifth consecutive week of decreases, and the first time since prices averaged $2.94 on November 5 that the average for self serve unleaded is below $3.00. Rhode Island is currently three cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.959. A year ago at this time the average price in Rhode Island was $2.179. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 20 cents, from a low of $2.899 to a high of $3.099. 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 $2.989 ($2.899-$3.099)/$2.999 ($2.969-$3.049) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.139 ($3.059-$3.249)/$3.129 ($3.099-$3.199) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.259 ($3.159-$3.399)/$3.229 ($3.199-$3.299) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.509 ($3.399-$3.589)/$3.479 ($3.459-$3.499) 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. AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Inflate your vehicle’s tires according to manufacturer recommendations. Under-inflated tires are a safety hazard and can cut fuel economy by as much as two percent per pound of pressure below the recommended level. AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing more than 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services. |