Rhode Island Gas Prices Drop 2 Cents

Gas prices fell another two cents over the past week, according to AAA Northeast. The average price for regular, unleaded gas is now $2.71 per gallon, the same as the national average. This time last year, gas was 17 cents higher at $2.88.

"Prices are cheaper as demand saw a small dip on the week, even though overall demand remains robust for the summer," said Diana Imondi of AAA Northeast. "Most states have seen cheaper pump prices of a few pennies and motorists can expect this trend to continue through the first part of August."

Across the state, prices range 30 cents from $2.59 to $2.89. Here's a look at the average cost and range, broken down by grade.

Regular Unleaded: $2.71 ($2.59-$2.89)

Midgrade Unleaded: $2.96 ($2.84-$3.19)

Premium Unleaded: $3.20 ($3.09-$3.39)

Diesel: $3.06 ($2.99-$3.35)