Gas Prices Surge 28 Cents in a Month; Are you Driving Less?
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has gone up to $3.79 in Rhode Island over the past month.
Gas prices in Newport continue their upward march, with prices reaching the highest point ever in February and up more than a quarter in the past month. AAA Southern New England said its survey of prices in Rhode Island on Monday found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.79 per gallon, five cents higher than a week ago and up 28 cents over the past month. The national average for self serve unleaded of $3.73 and a year ago at this time the Rhode Island average price was $3.68. AAA offers a new gas saving tip each week with its gas price updates. This week, the AAA suggests drivers accelerate smoothly and brake gradually - it’s safer, uses less gas and reduces brake wear. Tell us: Have you noticed the higher gas prices? Where are the …
Tom Sullivan
8:05 pm on Sunday, January 1, 2012
Good, now take down the gates in the EZ Pass lanes. more ›