News for May 4
| Gas Prices Up For Third Week, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on May 4 @ 10:37 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have gone up an average of two cents per gallon in the last week, the third consecutive week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s May 4 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.10 per gallon, up two cents from last week. The price has risen five cents over the last month, and is three cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.07. Today’s price is $1.50 less than the $3.60 found a year ago. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 15 cents, from a low of $2.049 to a high of $2.199. 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 $2.109 ($2.049-$2.199)/$2.119 ($2.089-$2.169) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.239 ($2.159-$2.359)/$2.239 ($2.209-$2.269) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.349 ($2.199-$2.479)/$2.339 ($2.309-$2.369) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.439 ($2.349-$2.699)/$2.479 ($2.459-$2.499) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If you own more than one car – especially if one of your vehicles is a less fuel-efficient vehicle such as a pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or van – use the more energy-conserving vehicle as often as 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 |