Category: Rhode Island

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in the spring of 2020, such as stay-at-home orders, led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s New American Driving Survey (2020) provides compelling data that examines the types of trips and the characteristics of the people who altered…

Providence, R.I., July 12, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 2 cents from last week ($3.01), averaging $3.03 per gallon. Today’s price is 6 cents higher than a month ago ($2.97) and 90 cents higher than July 12, 2020 ($2.13). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 11 cents lower than the national…

  It has become all too common to read or see a story about a tragic death or a child left inside a hot car. With summer upon us, AAA reminds motorists to take extra precautions to make sure children and pets are always safe. As of July 6, 2021, 7 children have died this…

Providence, R.I., July 6, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($3.00), averaging $3.01 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents higher than a month ago ($2.96) and 91 cents higher than July 6, 2020 ($2.10). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 12 cents lower than the national…

Providence, R.I., June 28, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 2 cents from last week ($2.97), averaging $2.99 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents higher than a month ago ($2.94) and 89 cents higher than June 28, 2020 ($2.10). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 10 cents lower than the national…

More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. This represents an increase of nearly 40% compared to…

Providence, R.I., June 21, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($2.96), averaging $2.97 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents higher than a month ago ($2.94) and 90 cents higher than June 21, 2020 ($2.07). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 10 cents lower than the national…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have adapted their cleaning procedures and housekeeping standards, and the AAA Diamond Program is evolving to meet the changing expectations of today’s travelers. In fact, according to AAA research, 76% of consumers surveyed would be disappointed if a third-party inspection did not evaluate whether high-touch areas in…

Providence, R.I., June 7, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up two cents from last week ($2.94), averaging $2.96 per gallon. Today’s price is 9 cents higher than a month ago ($2.87) and 96 cents higher than June 7, 2020 ($2.00). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 9 cents lower than the national…

Providence, R.I., June 1, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is the same as last week, averaging $2.94 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents higher than a month ago ($2.82) and 97 cents higher than June 1, 2020 ($1.97). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 10 cents lower than the national average.  …