PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 1 cent week to week to $3.43 per gallon, 2 cents above the national average of $3.41 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast Monday.
“The price of crude oil accounts for about 50%–60% of what consumers pay at the pump, so a lower oil price could eventually translate into better gasoline prices for drivers,” said Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of public and government affairs at AAA Northeast, in a statement.
The average price of regular gas in the state was $2.08 per gallon one year prior.
- Midgrade gas in Rhode Island averaged $3.76 per gallon Monday.
- Premium gas averaged $4 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.61 per gallon.
The average price of regular gas in Massachusetts rose 2 cents week to week and $1.36 year over year to $3.43 per gallon.
- Midgrade gas averaged $3.69 per gallon.
- Premium gas averaged $3.91 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.58 per gallon.