News for June 29
| Gas Prices Drop For First Time In 11 Weeks, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 29 @ 10:24 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down a penny this week, the first drop in price in the last eleven weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 29 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.69 per gallon, down one cent from last week and up $1.03 since the start of the year. The current price is six cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.63. A year ago at this time the average price was $4.09, $1.40 more than today. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 26 cents, from a low of $2.539 to a high of $2.799. 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 $2.699 ($2.539-$2.799)/$2.679 ($2.649-$2.699) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.829 ($2.719-$2.999)/$2.769 ($2.749-$2.779) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.949 ($2.799-$3.199)/$2.869 ($2.849-$2.879) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.709 ($2.619-$2.759)/$2.679 ($2.649-$2.699) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Use your vehicle’s air conditioner conservatively. Most air conditioners have an “economy” or “recirculation” setting that reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Both settings can reduce the air-conditioning load – and save gas. 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. |