News for March 23
| Gas Prices Up Slightly in Rhode Island, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 23 @ 10:07 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up a penny this week, and are 30 cents higher than the start of the year, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 23 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.96 per gallon, one cent more than last week. The current price is one cent more than the national average for regular unleaded of $1.95, and is $1.22 less than the $3.17 found a year ago. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 16 cents, from a low of $1.899 to a high of $2.059. 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 $1.969 ($1.899-$2.059)/$1.989 ($1.969-$1.999) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.099 ($1.999-$2.199)/$2.089 ($2.069-$2.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.229 ($2.099-$2.359)/$2.189 ($2.169-$2.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.389 ($2.239-$2.599)/$2.459 ($2.399-$2.499) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Now that Spring is here, it is a great opportunity to do a little preventative maintenance to your vehicle. Something as simple as maintaining the air pressure in your vehicles tires can improve fuel economy by up to three percent. 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. |