News for September 8
| Gas Prices Down Two Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on September 8 @ 10:35 ) |
| Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have fallen for the first time in six weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s September 8 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.67 per gallon, down two cents from last week, and the first decrease in price since the end of July. The current price is ten cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $2.57. A year ago at this time the average price was 88 cents more, at $3.55. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 18 cents, from a low of $2.579 to a high of $2.759. 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 ($2.579-$2.759)/$2.719 ($2.689-$2.759) Midgrade Unleaded $2.819 ($2.679-$2.989)/$2.849 ($2.849-$2.849) Premium Unleaded $2.929 ($2.779-$3.159)/$2.949 ($2.949-$2.949) Diesel $2.759 ($2.659-$2.859)/$2.759 ($2.719-$2.799) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week Check the air and fuel filters at least twice a year. Dirty filters increase fuel consumption and can cause poor performance. Have your vehicle serviced regularly by a certified technician, who can also inspect important vehicle components that can affect fuel consumption. 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. |
| Gas Prices Down Four Cents, Says AAA (posted by Public Affairs on September 8 @ 09:23 ) |
| After rising slightly a week ago, gasoline prices in Rhode Island have returned to the downward path, and are down an average of four cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s September 8 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.559 per gallon, down four cents from last week but still 55 cents lower than the record high of $4.10 back on July 7. Rhode Island is currently 10 cents below the national average of self-serve regular of $3.65. A year ago at this time the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.679. The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 28 cents, from a low of $3.419 to a high of $3.699. Diesel is down three cents this week to $4.46. 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 $3.559 ($3.419-$3.699)/$3.599 ($3.499-$3.699) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.789 ($3.569-$3.819)/$3.709 ($3.639-$3.799) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.809 ($3.669-$3.999)/$3.849 ($3.739-$3.899) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.469 ($4.399-$4.659)/$4.499 ($4.299-$4.719) 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. AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing more than 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services. |