News for June 8
| Gas Prices Continue Uphill Climb, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on June 8 @ 12:27 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up an average of nine cents this week, the eighth straight week of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s June 8 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.58 per gallon, up nine cents from last week and 92 cents since the start of the year. The current price is three cents below the national average for regular unleaded of $2.61. At this point last year the average price had reached $4.07, leaving today’s price $1.49 less than a year ago at this time. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 15 cents, from a low of $2.519 to a high of $2.669. 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 $2.589 ($2.519-$2.669)/$2.559 ($2.519-$2.599) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.699 ($2.619-$2.799)/$2.729 ($2.719-$2.729) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.809 ($2.719-$2.959)/$2.829 ($2.819-$2.829) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.619 ($2.519-$2.699)/$2.579 ($2.529-$2.619) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Slow down. The faster a vehicle travels, the more fuel it burns. 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. |