News for July 14
| GAS PRICES DOWN A PENNY, SAYS AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 14 @ 13:05 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down a penny this week, and for the last month AAA surveys have not moved more than one cent in either direction, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 14 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $4.099 per gallon, down one cent over last week. This is the fifth consecutive AAA weekly survey in which the price has been either $4.09 or $4.10. Rhode Island is currently one cent above the national average of self-serve regular of $4.08. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.979. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 31 cents, from a low of $3.989 to a high of $4.299. Diesel is down one cent this week to $4.92. 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 $4.099 ($3.989-$4.299)/$4.159 ($4.099-$4.199) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.229 ($4.119-$4.459)/$4.299 ($4.299-$4.299) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.329 ($4.179-$4.599)/$4.419 ($4.399-$4.459) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.929 ($4.799-$5.019)/$4.929 ($4.899-$4.999) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Cruise control may be a fuel-saving option if you drive a lot on open roads. Maintaining a steady speed conserves fuel. 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. |