News for April 5
| Gas Prices Up Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 5 @ 12:01 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island continue to inch upward, a two cent per gallon increase this week, leaving prices five cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 5 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.80 per gallon, two cents higher than last week. The price is also 14 cents higher than at the start of the year. The current price is two cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.82. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $2.05—75 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 16 cents, from a low of $2.709 to a high of $2.869. 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 $2.809 ($2.709-$2.869)/$2.799 ($2.769-$2.819) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.939 ($2.869-$3.059)/$2.909 ($2.86-$2.949) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.039 ($2.939-$3.189)/$3.029 ($3.029-$3.029) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.039 ($2.939-$3.099)/$3.049 ($3.049-$3.049) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Keep your eyes open for low fuel prices, but don’t waste gas driving to a distant filling station to save just a few cents. 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. |