Gas prices in R.I. and Mass. continue to soar

PBN Staff

05/16/2022

Consumer gasoline prices — IN RHODE ISLAND, the average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline increased to $4.57 per gallon, 20 cents more than last week and 9 cents higher than the national average, AAA Northeast said on Monday. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARTA LAVANDIER

PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline continued to soar to record highs in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts due to rising oil prices. In Rhode Island, regular unleaded gasoline increased to $4.57 per gallon, 20 cents more than last week and 9 cents higher than the national average, AAA Northeast said…