Transportation

U.S. gasoline demand rose 1.3 percent last week to the highest level since December as drivers paid the lowest average prices in 12 weeks, according to MasterCard Inc. 4:10 pm

Rhode Island’s gasoline dropped 3 cents this week, the fifth week of declines after five consecutive weeks of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. May 21

Oil headed for a third weekly drop in New York after Germany’s finance minister said Europe’s crisis may last another two years and reports added to evidence of a slowdown in China. May 18

AAA Southern New England projects a 1.2 percent increase in Memorial Day travel, but says Americans will stay closer to home to save money. May 17

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has rejected Coutu Brothers Movers application to expand its three-truck moving operation into North Stonington, according to TheDay.com May 14

Rhode Island’s gasoline dropped 3 cents this week, the fourth week of declines after five consecutive weeks of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. May 14

Gasoline declined for the first time in three days on speculation that inventories are ample to meet consumption during the U.S. summer driving season. May 10

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Chairman Cedric Cromwell said the proposed $500 million resort gambling casino will provide a lasting economic boost to the city and state, according to the Taunton Gazette. May 9

Rhode Island’s gasoline dropped 5 cents this week, the third week of declines after five consecutive weeks of increases, according to AAA Southern New England. May 7

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘A’ rating on $71.4 million in outstanding Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority revenue bonds, the global rating company announced Tuesday. May 1