Gas prices drop in R.I., Mass. still remain above national average

THE AVERAGE PRICE of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped to $4.08 per gallon, 11 cents less than last week, acccordin to AAA Northeast. / AP FILE PHOTO / JOHN RAOUX

PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped to $4.08 per gallon, 11 cents less than last week but still 18 cents higher than the national average, AAA Northeast said Monday. 

One year ago, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $3.05 per gallon. 

“With prices continuing to fall, drivers and end-of-summer vacationers are benefiting from gas prices that are almost a dollar lower than at their peak in mid-June,” said Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of government and public affairs for AAA Northeast. “But now we need to keep an eye on the weather as hurricane season ramps up. Major storms can boost prices by disrupting oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and impacting large coastal refineries.” 

Midgrade gas in Rhode Island averaged $4.67 per gallon Monday.    

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Premium gas averaged $4.95 per gallon.      

Diesel fuel averaged $5.15 per gallon.     

In Massachusetts, the average price of regular gas fell 11 cents from a week ago to $4.16 per gallon.  

Midgrade gas in Massachusetts averaged $4.69 per gallon. 

Premium gas averaged $4.98 per gallon.  

Diesel fuel averaged $5.22 per gallon. 

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