PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 1 cent week to week to $2.99 per gallon, 11 cents lower than the national average of $3.10 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast Monday.
The average price of regular gas in Rhode Island was $2.10 one year prior.
“Today, 89% of U.S. gas stations are selling regular unleaded for $2.75 or more. That is a stark increase over last July 4 when only a quarter of stations were selling gas for more than $2.25,” said Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of public and government affairs for AAA Northeast, in a statement. “Road trippers will pay the most to fill up for the holiday since 2014.”
- Midgrade gas in Rhode Island averaged $3.31 per gallon Monday.
- Premium gas averaged $3.56 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.11 per gallon.
The average price of regular gas in Massachusetts increased 3 cents week to week to $2.99 per gallon. One year prior, regular gas in the state was $2.10 per gallon.
Midgrade gas in Massachusetts averaged $3.26 per gallon.
Premium gas averaged $3.49 per gallon.
Diesel fuel averaged $3.13 per gallon.
