PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased by 2 cents week to week to $3.08 per gallon, 11 cents lower than the national average of $3.19 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast Tuesday.
The average price of regular gas in Rhode Island was $2.18 per gallon one year prior.
“Historically, gas demand starts to decline in the fall as schools reopen and summer road trips end, which leads to less-expensive gas prices,” said Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of public and government affairs for AAA Northeast, in a statement. “Despite the dip in demand, the national average is expected to remain above $3 per gallon, especially as crude oil continues to price on the higher end.”
- Midgrade gas averaged $3.41 per gallon in Rhode Island Tuesday.
- Premium gas averaged $3.65 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.15 per gallon.
In Massachusetts, the average price of regular gas increased 3 cents week to week to $3.06 per gallon, 94 cents higher than one year prior.
- Midgrade gas in Massachusetts averaged $3.37 per gallon Tuesday.
- Premium gas averaged $3.60 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.19 per gallon.
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