Rhode Island Gas Prices Rise To $3.04

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island's average price for a gallon of gas went up by one cent over the last. week, bringing the price to $3.04. AAA Northeast predicted that high gas prices are here to stay in Southern New England.

"Americans are paying a pretty penny to hit the road this summer. On average, Rhode Island motorists are paying 21 cents more to fill up since the beginning of May," said Lloyd Alberta spokesperson for the company. "August could prove to be even more expensive if crude oil prices increase, driven by market concerns of rising COVID case numbers and how that could negatively affect global demand in the near future."

Rhode Island's average price is 13 cents lower than the national average of $3.17. Last month, it was four cents lower, while this time last year it was 90 cents lower.

Next-door neighbor Massachusetts averaged $3.30 over the past week, while Connecticut is closer to the national average at $3.16 per gallon.