Rhode Island Gas Prices Drop One Cent

Gas prices dropped a penny this week, AAA Northeast said. The average price for a gallon of gas in Rhode Island is now $2.74.

Rhode Island's average price is fairly even with the national average, which is two cents higher at $2.76. This time last year, the average cost was thirteen cents higher at $2.87.

"Gasoline stocks remain robust amid a recent dip in demand, which could be one reason we are seeing pump prices stable or starting to roll back," said Diana Imondi, AAA Northeast Manager of Public Affairs & Traffic Safety. "It is too soon to know if this is a long-term trend, but it is certainly a welcome relief for motorists."

Across the state, prices range 37 cents from $2.62 to $2.99.

Regular Unleaded: $2.74 ($2.62-$2.99)

Midgrade Unleaded: $3.00 ($2.89-$3.19)

Premium Unleaded: $3.21 ($3.09-$3.39)

Diesel:$3.06 ($2.89-$3.35)