News for July 6
| Gas Prices Down For Second Week, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on July 6 @ 10:22 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down for the second straight week, the first time in 2009 prices have declined in consecutive weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s July 6 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.67 per gallon, down two cents from last week and three cents in the last two weeks. The current price is six cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.61. A year ago at this time the average price was $4.10, $1.43 more than today. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 24 cents, from a low of $2.559 to a high of $2.799. 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 $2.679 ($2.559-$2.799)/$2.679 ($2.649-$2.699) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.809 ($2.719-$2.999)/$2.769 ($2.749-$2.779) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.919 ($2.799-$3.199)/$2.869 ($2.849-$2.879) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $2.699 ($2.619-$2.759)/$2.619 ($2.589-$2.649) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Don’t top off your gas tank. In warm weather, fuel expansion can cause overflow. And if you must replace a gas cap, make sure it is the right one for your car. A poorly fitting cap can cause engine problems, increase emissions and reduce fuel economy. 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. |