News for July 27
| Gas Prices Down For Fifth Week, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 27 @ 10:08 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down another penny this week, the fifth straight week of lower prices, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 27 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.58 per gallon, down one cent from last week and 12 cents over the last five weeks. The current price is eight cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.50. A year ago at this time the average price was $3.95, $1.37 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 $2.589 ($2.459-$2.769)/$2.659 ($2.649-$2.659) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.729 ($2.639-$2.969)/$2.749 ($2.749-$2.749) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.839 ($2.679-$2.999)/$2.849 ($2.849-$2.849) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.659 ($2.569-$2.699)/$2.649 ($2.649-$2.649) 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. |