News for August 4
| GAS PRICES FALL 9 CENTS, DOWN 20 CENTS IN 2 WEEKS (posted by Public Affairs on August 4 @ 10:03 ) |
| There’s more relief at the pump for Ocean State drivers: gasoline prices in Rhode Island tumbled by an average of 9 cents per gallon last week, falling a total of 20 cents in the last two weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s August 4 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.869 per gallon, down 9 cents over last week and almost 25 cents lower per gallon than just three weeks ago. Rhode Island prices sit slightly lower than the national average for self-serve regular of $3.88. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.869. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 31 cents, from a low of $3.699 to a high of $4.009. Diesel is down three cents this week to $4.81. 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 $3.869 ($3.699-$4.009)/$3.919 ($3.819-$3.999) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.019 ($3.919-$4.169)/$4.119 ($4.099-$4.159) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.139 ($3.959-$4.369)/$4.269 ($4.199-$4.399) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.819 ($3.699-$4.959)/$4.849 ($4.799-$4.899) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week On vacation, choose a route that enables you to travel at constant speeds and bypass congested areas as much as possible. Unless you’re taking a scenic drive, avoid two-lane roads with lots of stop signs and traffic signals. 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. |