Gas Prices Down Four Cents Over Holiday Weekend

Gas prices are falling with the temperatures across the Ocean State. The average cost per gallon for regular, unleaded gasoline is now $2.36, down 14 cents since the beginning of the year and four cents since last week.

Rhode Island is still higher than the national average of $2.24 by 12 cents. This time last year, gasoline cost 18 cents more at $2.54 per gallon.

AAA Northeast believes drivers could continue to see low gas prices until at least Spring.

"If demand remains seasonally low amid continued growth in gasoline stocks across the country, Americans may see pump prices remain low for the remainder of winter – assuming there are no unforeseen spikes in oil prices," said Lloyd Albert, AAA Northeast Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs in release.

The highest reported price per gallon in Rhode Island is $2.59, while the lowest is $2.23. Drivers are encouraged to shop around to find the lowest price in their area.

Diesel prices, meanwhile, average $3.06 per gallon, while premium averages $2.80 per gallon.

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