News for July 20
| Gas Prices Fall Four Cents Once Again, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 20 @ 10:50 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island continue their downward drop for the fourth straight week, notching a four-cent decline for the second week in a row, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 20 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.59 per gallon, down four cents from last week and eleven cents in the past month. The current price is 13 cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.46. A year ago at this time the average price was $4.03, $1.44 more than today. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 23 cents, from a low of $2.459 to a high of $2.689. 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 $2.599 ($2.459-$2.689)/$2.539 ($2.529-$2.549) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.749 ($2.639-$2.969)/$2.739 ($2.719-$2.749) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.859 ($2.729-$2.999)/$2.839 ($2.819-2.849) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.649 ($2.499-$2.699)/$2.589 ($2.589-$2.589) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week If you still have an empty cargo carrier on the roof of your car left there from a recent vacation, remove it. An empty cargo carrier atop your car creates wind resistance and decreases fuel efficiency. 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. |