News for March 30
| Gas Prices Vault Back Over $2.00, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 30 @ 10:00 ) |
| For the first time since the middle of last November, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are averaging more than $2.00 per gallon, thanks to an eight-cent increase in the last week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 30 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.04 per gallon, eight cents more than last week and 38 cents more than at the start of the year. The current price is equal to the national average for regular unleaded of $2.04, yet is still $1.14 less than the $3.18 found a year ago. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 15 cents, from a low of $1.989 to a high of $2.139. 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 $2.049 ($1.989-$2.139)/$2.029 ($1.969-$2.089) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.179 ($2.099-$2.339)/$2.069 ($2.069-$2.069) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.299 ($2.199-$2.399)/$2.169 ($2.169-$2.169) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.449 ($2.339-$2.699)/$2.439 ($2.369-$2.499) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Your driving style can have a significant impact on the amount of fuel you use. Maintain steady speeds for the best fuel economy. A car uses extra fuel when it accelerates. |