News for April 26
| Gas Prices Up Three More Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 26 @ 10:34 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have risen for the fourth consecutive week, and are now nine cents higher than a month ago and 21 cents higher than at the start of the year, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 26 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.87 per gallon, three cents higher than last week. The current price is two cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.85. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $2.08—79 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $2.739 to a high of $3.019. 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 $2.879 ($2.739-$3.019)/$2.879 ($2.859-$2.889) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.999 ($2.909-$3.119)/$3.009 ($2.95- $3.049) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.109 ($2.999-$3.299)/$3.079 ($2.999-$3.149) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.099 ($2.999-$3.199)/$3.089 ($3.089-$3.089) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Consolidate trips and errands to cut down on driving time and miles traveled. Find one location where you can take care of banking, grocery shopping, and other errands. 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. |