News for May 27
| Gas Prices Continue Upward March, Says AAA, Increase of 16 Cents Moves Average Near $4.00 (posted by Public Affairs on May 27 @ 11:39 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island continue to increase rapidly and by large amounts, leaving the mark of $4.00 per gallon within immediate reach, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s May 27 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.969 per gallon, up 16 cents from last week, and 38 cents in just the last four weeks. Rhode Island is currently three cents above the national average of self-serve regular of $3.93. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $3.089. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 16 cents, from a low of $3.899 to a high of $4.059. Diesel jumped another 22 cents last week to $4.89. 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 $3.969 ($3.899-$4.059)/$3.989 ($3.959-$3.999) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.089 ($3.949-$4.259)/$4.089 ($4.069-$4.099) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.189 ($4.099-$4.359)/$4.189 ($4.169-$4.199) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.899 ($4.749-$4.999)/$4.949 ($4.899-$4.999) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Combine errands. Need to pick up a prescription, some milk, and go to the bank? Instead of spreading these tasks out over a few trips, see if you can do them all at once, by parking in a central spot and walking from place to place. 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. |