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RI Gas Prices Spike Seven Cents After Months-Long Drop
Gas prices have risen in Rhode Island for the first time since October 2018.
After hitting an 18-month low two weeks ago, gas prices in Rhode Island have once again started to climb. This is the first local increase in prices since October 2018.
According to AAA Northeast, the average cost per gallon increased seven cents in the last week, bringing the statewide average to $2.36. This is three cents below the national average of $2.39 per gallon, and a full twenty cents below the cost this time last year, when a gallon of gas cost an average of $2.56.
It’ll cost you more "clams" to fill up your tank today on #NationalClamChowderDay! Gas prices in #RhodeIsland are up 7 cents this week to $2.36 per gallon. It is still 3 cents cheaper than the national average of $2.39. #MondayThoughts #AAANortheast @AAANortheast pic.twitter.com/BifziFG4g2
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“Higher pump prices in more than 40 states have been supported by an increase in demand and a reduced gasoline supply,” said Lloyd Albert, AAA Northeast senior vice president of public and government affairs. “Refineries are also gearing up for spring gasoline production and maintenance season which also tightens supplies and could lead to higher prices.”
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Across Rhode Island, prices range 23 cents, from $2.26 to $2.49.
Diesel prices average $3.04 per gallon, with a range from $2.85 to $3.13.
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