Gas prices down a penny in Rhode Island, to average $2.16

By The Associated Press

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Gas prices have ticked down a penny in Rhode Island, to an average $2.16 for a gallon of regular unleaded.

AAA Northeast says its survey on Monday found the average price in Rhode Island was the same as the national average of $2.16 per gallon.

A year ago at this time, the price was $2.98 per gallon, 82 cents per gallon higher.

Prices have fallen four cents per gallon in the past month.

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