RI Gas Prices Drop Below $2 Per Gallon for the First Time in 7 Years

RI Gas Prices Drop Below $2 Per Gallon for the First Time in 7 Years

Rhode Island gas prices have fallen below $2.00 for the first time since 2009, according to AAA Northeast. 

According to AAA's most recent survey, RI gas prices for self-serve, regular unleaded is averaging $1.99 per gallon, down two cents from last week. 

Rhode Island's gas price is three cents above the national average for regular unleaded of $1.96. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode Island was 31 cents higher at $2.30. 

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

Self Serve                            Grade            

$1.99  ($1.87-$2.09)            Regular Unleaded        

$2.33  ($2.10-$2.55)            Midgrade Unleaded        

$2.45  ($2.15-$2.29)            Premium Unleaded        

$2.22  ($2.03-$2.45)            Diesel        

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