PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island remained unchanged this week at $2.49 per gallon, 15 cents lower than the national average of $2.64 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast Monday.
Prices in the Ocean State were 33 cents higher at this time last year. Prices ranged 34 cents, from $2.35 to $2.69 per gallon.
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“Peak refinery maintenance season has caused volatility across some of the country, though less in the Northeast,” said Senior Vice President of AAA Public and Government Affairs Lloyd Albert in a statement. “Motorists may see some fluctuations at the pump through the end of the month due to ongoing maintenance and tighter gasoline supply.”
- Midgrade gas averaged $2.78 per gallon, ranging from $2.62 to $2.99 per gallon.
- Premium gas averaged $2.96 per gallon, ranging from $2.84 to $3.05 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $2.95 per gallon, ranging from $2.75 to $3.35 per gallon.
In Massachusetts, the average regular gas price declined 1 cent to $2.49 per gallon, 15 cents below the national average. Prices ranged 82 cents from $2.23 to $3.05 per gallon. One year ago, prices were 31 cents higher at $2.80 per gallon.
- Midgrade gas averaged $2.77 per gallon, ranging from $2.52 to $3.09 per gallon.
- Premium gas averaged $2.94 per gallon, ranging from $2.68 to $3.39 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $2.95 per gallon, ranging from $2.73 to $3.25 per gallon.
