News for April 28
| Gas Prices Surge Toward $3.60, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 28 @ 10:34 ) |
| Gasoline prices continue to vault to record highs, with a 15 cent increase over the last week leaving prices today on the doorstep of $3.60 per gallon, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 28 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.589 per gallon, up 15 cents from last week and 34 cents in just the past two weeks. Rhode Island is currently two cents below the national average of self-serve regular of $3.60. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.899. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 17 cents, from a low of $3.529 to a high of $3.699. Diesel jumped another three cents to $4.40. 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 $3.589 ($3.529-$3.699)/$3.599 ($3.569-$3.639) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.709 ($3.619-$3.949)/$3.709 ($3.679-$3.739) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.809 ($3.699-$3.899)/$3.799 ($3.749-$3.839) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.409 ($4.349-$4.749)/$4.419 ($4.399-$4.459) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week For many drivers, it won’t be long until vehicle air conditioners will be in use. 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. |