Gas prices drop in R.I., Mass., thanks to less driving

GAS PRICES decreased in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, according to AAA Northeast's weekly survey. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/CHRIS RADCLIFFE
GAS PRICES decreased in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, according to AAA Northeast's weekly survey. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/CHRIS RADCLIFFE

PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices fell 3 cents in Rhode Island and 1 cent in Massachusetts this week, AAA Northeast said Monday.

In Rhode Island, self-serve, regular unleaded is averaging $2.22 per gallon, which is 8 cents below the national average of $2.30. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode Island was 47 cents lower at $1.75.

Prices in the Ocean State range from $2.09 to $2.30, with midgrade unleaded at $2.54; premium unleaded at $2.72; and diesel, $2.53.

In Massachusetts, self-serve, regular unleaded is averaging $2.18 per gallon, which is 12 cents below the national average. A year ago at this time, the average price in the Bay State was $1.69.

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In Massachusetts, prices range from $2.07 to $2.39, with midgrade unleaded at $2.43; premium unleaded at $2.59; and diesel, $2.52.

“Lower driving demand at this time of year and an oversupplied market as a result of increased U.S. gasoline production has kept prices stable despite OPEC oil production cuts,” Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of public and government affairs for AAA Northeast, said in a statement.

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