Providence, R.I., July 19, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($3.03), averaging $3.04 per gallon. Today’s price is 7 cents higher than a month ago ($2.97) and 90 cents higher than July 19, 2020 ($2.14). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 13 cents lower than the national average.
One of the primary reasons for more expensive gas prices this summer is high crude oil prices. However, last week crude prices fluctuated from a high of $75 per barrel down to $71. News from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over the weekend, that they have reached a deal to increase production in August, could give crude oil prices the potential to drop under $70 per barrel. Regardless, AAA expects higher pump prices to be the norm throughout the summer.
“It’s a cruel summer at the gas pump with prices showing little signs of relief,” said Lloyd Albert, Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Northeast. “However, the more expensive prices aren’t stopping motorists from filling-up based on strong gasoline demand numbers.”
AAA Northeast’s July 12 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 3 cents higher than last week ($3.14), averaging $3.17 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 10 cents higher than a month ago ($3.07), and 98 cents higher than this day last year ($2.19).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| Rhode Island | $3.04 | $3.03 | $2.97 | $2.14 |
| Massachusetts | $3.02 | $3.02 | $2.95 | $2.13 |
| Connecticut | $3.15 | $3.14 | $3.09 | $2.20 |
*Prices as of July 19, 2021
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