News for March 3
| Gas Prices Up Third Straight Week, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 3 @ 10:59 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up today an average of two cents per gallon, the third consecutive week with an increase, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 3rd survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.129 per gallon, two cents higher than last week and 14 cents more than three weeks ago. Rhode Island is four cents below the national average of self-serve regular of $3.16. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.499. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is nine cents, from a low of $3.089 to a high of $3.179. 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 $3.129 ($3.089-$3.179)/$3.129 ($3.099-$3.159) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.249 ($3.199-$3.329)/$3.249 ($3.199-$3.259) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.359 ($3.259-$3.479)/$3.359 ($3.299-$3.419) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.779 ($3.559-$3.949)/$3.719 ($3.599-$3.849) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If you must replace a gas cap, make sure it is the right one for your car. A poorly fitting gas cap can increase emissions and reduce fuel economy |