News for April 7
| Gas Prices Hit $3.20, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on April 7 @ 10:28 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up an average of two cents per gallon this week, and are now just three cents from the all-time high ever recorded locally, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s April 7 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.209 per gallon, up two cents from last week. The record high of $3.23 was reached in 2005 in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rhode Island is currently 13 cents below the national average of self-serve regular of $3.33. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.749. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 19 cents, from a low of $3.119 to a high of $3.309. Diesel, at $4.15, is one cent lower than last week. 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 $3.209 ($3.119-$3.309)/$3.249 ($3.199-$3.259) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.339 ($3.219-$3.509)/$3.369 ($3.339-$3.399) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.459 ($3.319-$3.659)/$3.529 ($3.459-$3.599) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.159 ($4.099-$4.299)/$4.149 ($4.099-$4.199) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Minimize the need to brake by anticipating traffic conditions. Be alert for slowdowns and red lights ahead of you, and decelerate by coasting whenever possible. 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.. |