Providence, R.I., October 5, 2020 — Rhode Island’s average gas price are one cent lower than last week ($2.14), averaging $2.13 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($2.17) and 38 cents cheaper than October 5, 2019 ($2.51). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 5 cents lower than the national average.
“Demand is likely to see some declines in the weeks ahead as drivers traditionally take fewer road trips in the fall,” said Lloyd Albert, AAA Northeast Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs. “That will mean gas prices are likely to push cheaper throughout the month.”
AAA Northeast’s October 5 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be the same as last week, averaging $2.18 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($2.22), and 47 cents cheaper than this day last year ($2.65).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| Rhode Island | $2.13 | $2.14 | $2.17 | $2.51 |
| Massachusetts | $2.10 | $2.11 | $2.15 | $2.58 |
| Connecticut | $2.17 | $2.18 | $2.22 | $2.67 |
*Prices as of October 5, 2020
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