News for February 18
| Gas Prices Up Three Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 18 @ 13:47 ) |
| After decreasing for the last five weeks, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up three cents according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 18th survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.019 per gallon, three cents higher than last week. Rhode Island’s gasoline prices are now on par with the national average of self-serve regular. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.239. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 11 cents, from a low of $2.969 to a high of $3.079. 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 $3.019 ($2.969-$3.079)/$3.029 ($2.969-$3.059) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.159 ($3.099-$3.249)/$3.179 ($3.149-$3.199) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.259 ($3.169-$3.399)/$3.279 ($3.249-$3.299) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.539 ($3.419-$3.659)/$3.509 ($3.459-$3.569) 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 Although all cars are different, most vehicles will see a fuel economy decrease at speeds above 60 miles per hour. When driving on the highway, drive at the speed limit to maximize your vehicle’s fuel economy. 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. |