News for June 16
| Gas prices Up Another Three Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 16 @ 10:49 ) |
| Gasoline prices locally have risen for the 11th consecutive week, once again leaving Rhode Island with prices roughly a dollar and fifteen cents a gallon higher than a year ago, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 16 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $4.109 per gallon, up three cents from last week, and about one dollar since the start of the year. Rhode Island is currently two cents above the national average of $4.08 for self-serve regular gasoline. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now average $4.00 per gallon or higher. A year ago at this time, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.96. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 21 cents, from a low of $4.029 to a high of $4.239. Diesel is unchanged for the second consecutive week at $4.93. 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 $4.109 ($4.029-$4239)/$4.159 ($4.099-$4.259) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.239 ($4.129-$4.399)/$4.309 ($4.269-$4.359) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.369 ($4.229-$4.499)/$4.409 ($4.369-$4.459) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.939 ($4.859-$5.139)/$4.899 ($4.899-$4.899) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Don’t idle your car unnecessarily. When your car idles, your fuel economy is zero miles per gallon. Rather than idle in the drive-through line, park and walk in. It’s better for your health, your pocketbook, and the environment. 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. |