Rhode Island's Average Gas Price Falls Another 3 Cents

PROVIDENCE, RI — Gas prices in Rhode Island continue to fall, dropping an average of three cents per gallon over the past week. The average cost for a gallon of regular, unleaded gas is now $1.84.

The downward trend continued after a one-cent average increase last week. The falling prices mean the current average is nearly a dollar less than this time last year, when the price was 93 cents higher at $2.86 per gallon.

"Pump prices are fluctuating throughout the country as demand increases and gasoline stocks decrease," A spokesperson for AAA Northeast said. "The boost in demand continues to push pump prices up around the country, as more states re-open businesses. Motorists in the Great Lakes, Central, South and Southeast states are seeing the most volatility at the pump."

Across the state, prices for gas range 53 cents from $1.66 to $2.19. The average cost and range of each grade is listed below.

Regular Unleaded: $1.93 ($1.66-$2.19)

Midgrade Unleaded: $2.40 ($2.12-$2.59)

Premium Unleaded: $2.54 ($2.37-$2.79)

Diesel: $2.72 ($2.57-$2.89)