News for March 9
| Gas Prices Remain Unchanged, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on March 9 @ 09:55 ) |
| For the second consecutive week, the average price of gasoline in Rhode Island is unchanged, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s March 9 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.96 per gallon, the same price as the last two weeks. The current price is two cents more than the national average for regular unleaded of $1.94, and is $1.18 less than the $3.14 found a year ago. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 18 cents, from a low of $1.889 to a high of $2.069. 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 ($1.889-$2.069)/$1.989 ($1.959-$1.999) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.109 ($1.989-$2.299)/$2.089 ($2.069-$2.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.229 ($2.089-$2.359)/$2.189 ($2.169-$2.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.409 ($2.239-$2.599)/$2.489 ($2.469-$2.499) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Minimize the need to brake by anticipating traffic conditions. Be alert for slowdowns and red lights ahead of you, and decelerate by coasting whenever possible. 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. |