News for March 15
| Gas Prices Rise Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 15 @ 10:50 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up two cents over last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 15 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.77 per gallon, rising two cents from last week. The current price is two cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.79, and it marks a seven cent increase in the last month. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $1.95—82 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 26 cents, from a low of $2.609 to a high of $2.869. 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 $2.779 ($2.609-$2.869)/$2.819 ($2.819-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.889 ($2.709-$3.029)/$2.949 ($2.94-$2.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.009 ($2.809-$3.179)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.969 ($2.889-$3.099)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) AAA Driving Tip of the Week In the wake of daylight saving time, many of us lose sleep. Don’t let lost sleep impact your driving: Drowsy driving is dangerous, impaired driving. 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. |