Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down four cents this week, according to AAA Northeast.

AAA Northeast’s February 3 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.50 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is 3 cents above the national average of $2.47. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode Island was 18 cents lower at $2.32 per gallon.

“Gas prices are pushing cheaper for two reasons. Crude oil prices are $10 less a barrel than one month ago and U.S. gasoline stocks sit at an all-time record high” said Lloyd Albert, Senior Vice President of AAA Public and Government Affairs. “Cheaper crude and healthy stock levels mean motorists can expect prices to continue to decline this month.”

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 40 cents, from a low of $2.29 to a high of $2.69. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area. Please remember to slow down and move over for any emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:

Self Serve                                           Grade

$2.50 ($2.29-$2.69)                            Regular Unleaded

$2.89 ($2.64-$3.09)                            Midgrade Unleaded

$3.02 ($2.84-$3.15)                            Premium Unleaded

$3.02 ($2.89-$3.19)                            Diesel

Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools.