AAA: Gas prices drop in R.I., Mass., lowest since early 2011

RHODE ISLAND'S gasoline prices dropped to $3.21, their lowest level this year, according to AAA Southern New England. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/DANIEL ACKER
RHODE ISLAND'S gasoline prices dropped to $3.21, their lowest level this year, according to AAA Southern New England. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/DANIEL ACKER

PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts dropped again, representing the lowest prices recorded since early 2011, according to the weekly survey from AAA Southern New England.
“With crude oil prices at a two-year low, plentiful supply and relatively low demand, we’re seeing dramatic price drops at the pump – good news for motorists,” Lloyd P. Albert, AAA Southern New England senior vice president of public and government affairs, said in a statement.
In Rhode Island, gasoline prices decreased 8 cents for self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline to an average of $3.21 per gallon, representing the seventh week of declines. Locally, prices are 23 cents lower than a month ago, but 10 cents more than the national average for regular unleaded at $3.11.
A year ago, Rhode Island’s average price was 29 cents higher at $3.50. AAA said prices have not been this low since February 2011.
Gas prices in Rhode Island are ranging from $3.04 to $3.50.
Average per-gallon prices for different grades of gas ranged from $3.47 for mid-grade unleaded to $3.59 for premium unleaded and $3.69 for diesel.
In Massachusetts, gasoline prices dropped 9 cents from last week, representing the sixth week of declines, to an average of $3.18 for self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline.
Prices locally are 22 cents lower than a month ago, but 7 cents more than the national average. A year ago at this time, Massachusetts gas prices were 21 cents higher. Like in Rhode Island, Massachusetts prices have not been this low since February 2011, AAA said.
Prices range from $2.89 to $3.43.
Average per-gallon prices for different grades of gas ranged from $3.41 for mid-grade unleaded to $3.54 for premium unleaded and $3.70 for diesel.

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