Providence, R.I., July 26, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 1 cent from last week ($3.04), averaging $3.03 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($2.99) and 89 cents higher than July 26, 2020 ($2.14). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 12 cents lower than the national average.
“For pump prices to push less expensive, OPEC will need to follow through with their production increases, crude will need to sell consistently at lower prices and the market will need to adjust to the potential resurgence of COVID cases,” said Lloyd Albert, Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Northeast. “If these factors prove true consistently, pump prices could be less expensive in August, though the national average could still be at or above the $3 per gallon mark.”
AAA Northeast’s July 26 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 2 cents lower than last week ($3.17), averaging $3.15 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 6 cents higher than a month ago ($3.09), and 97 cents higher than this day last year ($2.18).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| Rhode Island | $3.03 | $3.04 | $2.99 | $2.14 |
| Massachusetts | $3.02 | $3.02 | $2.98 | $2.14 |
| Connecticut | $3.15 | $3.15 | $3.11 | $2.20 |
*Prices as of July 26, 2021
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