News for April 12
| Gas Prices Up Two More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 12 @ 10:30 ) |
| For the second consecutive week, gasoline prices in Rhode Island have risen an average of two cents per gallon, and prices locally are now 16 cents higher than at the start of the year, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 12 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.82 per gallon, two cents higher than last week. The current price is four cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.86. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $2.05—77 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 20 cents, from a low of $2.759 to a high of $2.959. 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 $2.829 ($2.759-$2.959)/$2.809 ($2.799-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.959 ($2.869-$3.079)/$2.929 ($2.89-$2.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.069 ($2.969-$3.249/$3.059 ($3.049-$3.059) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.079 ($3.039-$3.149)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Check the air and fuel filters at least twice a year. Dirty filters increase fuel consumption and can cause poor performance. 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. |