News for April 27
| Gas Prices Up Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 27 @ 10:28 ) |
| At this time a year ago, gasoline prices in Rhode Island had begun galloping toward the $4.00 mark, which it reached in June. And while prices have been climbing in recent weeks, it is happening at a far slower pace, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 27 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.08 per gallon, up two cents from last week. The price has risen four cents over the last month, and is three cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.05. Today’s price is a full $1.50 less than the $3.58 found a year ago. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 14 cents, from a low of $2.029 to a high of $2.169. 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 $2.089 ($2.029-$2.169)/$2.099 ($2.079-$2.119) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.219 ($2.159-$2.359)/$2.229 ($2.179-$2.269) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.339 ($2.199-$2.479)/$2.329 ($2.279-$2.369) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.429 ($2.349-$2.699)/$2.479 ($2.459-$2.499) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Air conditioning season has arrived early. Use the air conditioner conservatively. Most air conditioners have an “economy” or “recirculation” setting that reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Both settings can reduce the air conditioning load – and save gas. 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. |