Providence, R.I., December 6, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 2 cents from last week ($3.42), averaging $3.40 per gallon. Today’s price is the same as a month ago, and $1.29 higher than December 6, 2020 ($2.11). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 5 cents higher than the national average.
Pump prices fell as fears of a possible COVID-19 global economic slowdown pushed oil prices into the mid $60s per barrel—a price not seen since August. Also helping to ease upward pricing pressure was the decision by OPEC and its oil-producing allies not to cut production.
“Consumers may be catching a break at the pump right now, but it’s not for a very good reason,” said Lloyd Albert, Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Northeast. “A potential COVID-19 induced economic slowdown hurts everyone and could prompt OPEC to slash production if oil prices drop too low.”
AAA Northeast’s December 6 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 4 cents lower than last week ($3.39), averaging $3.35 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 7 cents lower than a month ago ($3.42), and $1.19 higher than this day last year ($2.16).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| Rhode Island | $3.40 | $3.42 | $3.40 | $2.11 |
| Massachusetts | $3.40 | $3.42 | $3.40 | $2.10 |
| Connecticut | $3.53 | $3.55 | $3.53 | $2.17 |
*Prices as of December 6, 2021
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