News for May 3
| Gas Prices Jump Eight Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on May 3 @ 10:32 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have risen for the fifth consecutive week, an eight cent increase that leaves prices 29 cents higher than at the start of the year, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s May 3 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.95 per gallon, eight cents higher than last week. The current price is six cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.89. A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $2.10—85 cents lower than today’s numbers. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 23 cents, from a low of $2.839 to a high of $3.069. 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 $2.959 ($2.839-$3.069)/$2.899 ($2.889-$2.899) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.079 ($2.959-$3.189)/$3.029 ($2.99- $3.049) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.189 ($3.059-$3.299)/$3.129 ($3.099-$3.149) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.129 ($2.989-$3.239)/$3.089 ($3.089-$3.089) 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. |