Providence, R.I., March 27, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 4 cents from last week ($3.27), averaging $3.23 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents lower than a month ago ($3.27), and 96 cents lower than March 27, 2022 ($4.19). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 20 cents lower than the national average.
Spring has sprung with gas demand surging last week as motorists took advantage of better driving weather. But fears of a recession caused global oil prices to hover near $70 a barrel, mitigating a rise in gas prices. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline drifted lower since last week by three cents to hit $3.43.
“We may be seeing a return to seasonal trends in demand with warmer weather and longer days,” said Diana Gugliotta, Director of Public Affairs for AAA Northeast. “But waffling oil prices could mitigate any increase at the pump for now.”
AAA Northeast’s March 27 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 1 cent lower than last week ($3.44), averaging $3.43 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 7 cents higher than a month ago ($3.36), and is 81 cents lower than this day last year ($4.24).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| Rhode Island | $3.23 | $3.27 | $3.27 | $4.19 |
| Massachusetts | $3.25 | $3.27 | $3.29 | $4.24 |
| Connecticut | $3.25 | $3.28 | $3.24 | $4.31 |
*Prices as of March 27, 2023
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