RI Gas Prices Rise 2 Cents Over Past Week

Cranston RI

07 June, 2021

3:45 PM

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PROVIDENCE, RI — The average price for a gallon of gas went up two cents in Rhode Island over the last week, bringing the cost closer to $3 per gallon. Lloyd Albert, a spokesperson for AAA Northeast, said that there has been a steady rise in demand since April as commuters head back to the office and families hit the road for vacations. "This increasing demand and decreasing supply — combined with higher crude oil prices — mean pump prices are likely to fluctuate throughout June," Albert said. "We could see some price decreases early in the month as the school year ends, and increases mid-month as summer travel picks up." According to AAA, the average cost per gallon in Rhode Island is now $2.96, 9 cents higher than last month and 96 cents higher than this time in 2020. Rhode Island's price is 9 cents lower than the national average of $3.04.