R.I., Mass. gas prices hold steady despite higher demand, tightening inventories

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island remains unchanged at $2.94 per gallon. That price is 20 cents lower than the national average and 69 cents less than a year ago, AAA Northeast said Monday.  Pump prices across the Northeast changed little despite a surge in gasoline demand and tightening inventories seen