NEW: RI Gas Prices Shooting Up

NEW: RI Gas Prices Shooting Up

Rhode Island gas prices have risen 7 cents  from last week, the highest they have been in over six months, according to AAA Northeast. 

“Relatively cheap gas prices are boosting driving demand, and 2016 remains poised to be a very strong year for both gasoline consumption and annual miles traveled. As we move toward the summer driving season all eyes will focus on whether refiners can keep pace with the higher demand, and what impact that capability will have on prices at the pump,” said John Paul, AAA Northeast Senior Manager of Traffic Safety.

AAA's May 2 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.22 per gallon, 7 cents more than last week and 18 cents more than a month ago. 

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A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode Island was 38 cents higher at $2.60. 

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 14 cents. 

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

Self Serve                          Grade            

$2.22  ($2.15-$2.29)            Regular Unleaded        

$2.47  ($2.36-$2.69)            Midgrade Unleaded        

$2.64  ($2.46-$2.79)            Premium Unleaded        

$2.26  ($2.15-$2.39)            Diesel        

For the most up to day local gas prices, visit AAA.com and click on fuel finder.