Category: Rhode Island

  Providence, R.I., July 25, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 12 cents from last week ($4.60), averaging $4.48 per gallon. Today’s price is 43 cents lower than a month ago ($4.91), and $1.45 higher than July 25, 2021 ($3.03). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 13 cents higher than the national…

Nearly half of the drivers surveyed said they used one or more potentially impairing medications in the past 30 days, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The proportion of those choosing to drive is higher among those taking multiple medications. More concerning, many who took these medications to combat depression,…

With a searing heat wave forecast for southern New England this week, AAA is reminding motorists of the increased risk of vehicle heatstroke deaths for children and pets.  There have already been at least 10 pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths across the country so far this year.  On average, 38 children die in hot cars annually….

Providence, R.I., July 18, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 11 cents from last week ($4.71), averaging $4.60 per gallon. Today’s price is 38 cents lower than a month ago ($4.98), and $1.56 higher than July 18, 2021 ($3.04). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 8 cents higher than the national average….

AAA’s latest consumer survey reveals that one-quarter of Americans say they would be likely to buy an electric vehicle (powered exclusively by electricity, i.e., not a hybrid) for their next auto purchase, with Millennials leading the way (30%). Of those who want to buy electric, the common factor is a strong desire to save on…

Providence, R.I., July 11, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 10 cents from last week ($4.81), averaging $4.71 per gallon. Today’s price is 30 cents lower than a month ago ($5.01), and $1.68 higher than July 11, 2021 ($3.03). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 4 cents higher than the national average….

Providence, R.I., July 5, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 8 cents from last week ($4.89), averaging $4.81 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents lower than a month ago ($4.93), and $1.80 higher than July 5, 2021 ($3.01). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent higher than the national average….

Providence, R.I., June 27, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 7 cents from last week ($4.97), averaging $4.90 per gallon. Today’s price is 20 cents higher than a month ago ($4.70), and $1.91 higher than June 27, 2021 ($2.99). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent higher than the national average….

Providence, R.I., June 21, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 6 cents from last week ($5.01), averaging $4.95 per gallon. Today’s price is 23 cents higher than a month ago ($4.72), and $1.98 higher than June 21, 2021 ($2.97). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent lower than the national average….

The “dog days” of summer are upon us, and as temperatures rise, so does the risk of vehicle heatstroke deaths for children and pets. On average 38 children die in hot cars each year. On a typical 80-degree summer day, the interior temperature of a vehicle increases by 20 degrees in only 10 minutes and…