AAA: Gas Prices Drop Two Cents

For the first time in eight weeks, gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down from the previous week, according to AAA Southern New England.

AAA’s May 16 survey of prices in Rhode Island found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $4.03 per gallon, down two cents from a week ago.

The last time prices fell in AAA’s weekly survey was March 21. The current price is eight cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $3.95.  A year ago at this time Rhode Island’s average price was $2.94.

The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 24 cents, from a low of $3.89⁹ to a high of $4.13⁹.

AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time.           

Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:

$4.03⁹ ($3.89⁹-$4.13⁹)                        Regular Unleaded                        $4.00⁹ ($3.98⁹-$4.04⁹)

$4.13⁹ ($4.09⁹-$4.29⁹)                        Midgrade Unleaded                        $4.15⁹ ($4.12- $4.17⁹)

$4.29⁹ ($4.19⁹-$4.49⁹)                        Premium Unleaded                        $4.26⁹ ($4.23⁹-$4.29⁹)

$4.17⁹ ($4.05⁹-$4.29⁹)                        Diesel                                                $4.16⁹ ($4.12⁹-$4.19⁹)

Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office.

AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week

Stay current on maintenance. Keeping a car running properly helps achieve maximum fuel economy. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, and do not ignore warning lights that indicate something is wrong. Warning lights can signal problems that will greatly decrease a car’s fuel efficiency.

AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 40 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, providing more than 2.8 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.