PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 1 cent week to week to $3.07 per gallon, 12 cents lower than the national average of $3.19 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast Monday.
The average price of regular gas in the state was $2.14 per gallon one year prior.
“Although a drop in demand has helped to minimize pump price increases and stabilize the national average, elevated crude prices continue to keep pump prices high as the end of summer draws near,” said Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of public and government affairs for AAA Northeast, in a statement.
- Midgrade gas in Rhode Island averaged $3.39 per gallon this week.
- Premium gas averaged $3.65 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.15 per gallon.
In Massachusetts, the average price of regular gas was $3.05 per gallon Monday, level with prices one week prior and 93 cents higher year over year.
- Midgrade gas in the Bay State averaged $3.35 per gallon.
- Premium gas averaged $3.56 per gallon.
- Diesel fuel averaged $3.17 per gallon.
