Category: Rhode Island

Providence, R.I., January 3, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is the same as last week, averaging $3.37 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents lower than a month ago ($3.40), and $1.15 higher than January 3, 2021 ($2.22). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 9 cents higher than the national average.   “Prices…

Providence, R.I., December 27, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is two cents lower than last week ($3.39), averaging $3.37 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents lower than a month ago ($3.42), and $1.17 higher than December 27, 2020 ($2.20). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 9 cents higher than the national average….

Providence, R.I., December 20, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is the same as last week, averaging $3.39 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents lower than a month ago ($3.43), and $1.23 higher than December 20, 2020 ($2.16). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 9 cents higher than the national average.   Gasoline…

Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of…

Providence, R.I., December 13, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 1 cent from last week ($3.40), averaging $3.39 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents lower than a month ago ($3.42), and $1.27 higher than December 13, 2020 ($2.12). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 6 cents higher than the national average….

December 6-10, 2021 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week which aims to promote older drivers’ safety behind the wheel. Roadway safety is important for all, especially one of the most vulnerable populations of road users — older drivers. In 2019, 54.1 million people, 16% of the United States population, were over age 65.1 In the…

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…

Providence, R.I., November 29, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is the same as last week, averaging $3.42 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($3.38), and $1.34 higher than November 29, 2020 ($2.08). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 3 cents higher than the national average.   “It’s…

Providence, R.I., November 22, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($3.41), averaging $3.42 per gallon. Today’s price is 7 cents higher than a month ago ($3.35), and $1.35 higher than November 22, 2020 ($2.07). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 2 cents higher than the national average….

Providence, RI, On November 18th, students, including AAA School Safety Patrollers, and members of the Mary Fogarty Elementary School community in Providence will honor civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges by taking part in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. In November of 1960, six-year-old first-grader Ruby Bridges made history when she integrated as the first…