News for February 4
| Gas Prices Fall Another Penny, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on February 4 @ 13:16 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have fallen for the fourth consecutive week, and now average ten cents less than at the start of the year, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s February 4 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.039 per gallon, one cent less than last week and ten cents less than during the first week of January. Rhode Island is currently six cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.979. 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 13 cents, from a low of $2.969 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 $3.039 ($2.969-$3.099)-$3.009 ($2.999-$3.049) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.169 ($3.069-$3.279)/$3.159 ($3.099-$3.199) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.279 ($3.169-$3.379)/$3.249 ($3.199-$3.299) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.539 ($3.449-$3.599)/$3.489 ($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 Lighter vehicles get better fuel economy. Look in the trunk for excess weight. Extra tires, sporting goods, and just plain junk add weight to the vehicle, reducing its fuel efficiency. 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. |