AAA’s May 19 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.809 per gallon, up ten cents from last week, 20 cents from two weeks ago, and 67 cents since the start of the year. Rhode Island is currently one cent above the national average of self-serve regular of $3.79. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $3.059.

The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 23 cents, from a low of $3.659 to a high of $3.889. Diesel surged 21 cents last week to $4.67. 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
$3.809 ($3.659-$3.889)/$3.819 ($3.799-$3.849)
Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$3.929 ($3.769-$3.969)/$3.929 ($3.899-$3.949)
Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve
$4.029 ($3.869-$4.099)/$4.029 ($3.809-$4.049)
Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve
$4.679 ($4.659-$4.799)/$4.559 ($4.459-$4.719)

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.