News for July 13
| Gas Prices Fall Four Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 13 @ 10:14 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down for the third straight week, with a four-cent decline that is the largest one-week drop since the end of 2008, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 13 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.63 per gallon, down four cents from last week and seven cents in the last three weeks. The current price is 11 cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.52. A year ago at this time the average price was $4.09, $1.46 more than today. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 31 cents, from a low of $2.459 to a high of $2.769. 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 $2.639 ($2.459-$2.769)/$2.659 ($2.639-$2.699) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.789 ($2.659-$2.969)/$2.749 ($2.739-$2.749) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.879 ($2.659-$2.999)/$2.859 ($2.849-$2.859) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.669 ($2.499-$2.759)/$2.629 ($2.599-$2.649) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If your vehicle’s engine does not need premium fuel, using anything other than regular is simply a waste of money. Keep track of gas mileage. If you notice a decrease in fuel economy, your vehicle may not be operating at peak performance. 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. |