Average gas price falls back below $5 in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Rhode Island has fallen to $4.96, according to the latest GasBuddy report.
That is 3.8 cents cheaper from last week’s $5 per gallon average.
The lowest price in the state was $4.69 per gallon as of Sunday, while the highest was $5.39 per gallon.
“For the first time in nine weeks, gasoline prices have fallen, following a broad sell-off in oil markets last week, pushing the national average back under the $5 level with most states seeing relief at the pump,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.97 per gallon. A year ago, the national average was $3.05.
