R.I., Mass. gas prices dip slightly; remain above national average

The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island rose 4 cents from last week, AAA Northeast said on Monday. AP FILE PHOTO/JOHN RAOUX

PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped 1 cent from last week, to $3.36 per gallon, 6 cents higher than the national average, AAA Northeast said on Monday.

“Typically, pump prices decline due to lower gas demand and a rise in total stocks, but continued growth in the price of crude oil has helped keep pump prices from falling any significant amount,” said Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of public and government affairs for AAA Northeast. He noted that the Energy Information Administration reported total domestic gasoline stocks rose by 10.1 million barrels last week. Gasoline demand, however, decreased from 9.72 million barrels per day to 8.17.

• Midgrade gas in Rhode Island averaged $3.72 per gallon Monday.

• Premium gas averaged $3.96 per gallon.

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• Diesel fuel averaged $3.57 per gallon.

In Massachusetts, the average price of regular gas also dipped by 1 cent, to $3.37 per gallon, 7 cents higher than the national average.

• Midgrade gas in Massachusetts averaged $3.66 per gallon Monday.

• Premium gas averaged $3.88 per gallon.

• Diesel fuel averaged $3.55 per gallon.

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