PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The price of gasoline is up slightly in Rhode Island, rising 2 cents per gallon since last week.
AAA Northeast says its weekly survey conducted Monday found it costs an average $2.25 for a gallon of regular.
AAA says the price of gas in Rhode Island is 8 cents below this week’s national average of $2.33.
The price of gas in Rhode Island is 21 cents higher this week than it was at this time last year. At that time, gas was averaging $2.04 per gallon.
AAA says prices are projected to increase over the coming months because the nicer weather brings with it greater demand.
AAA found a range of prices, from a low of $2.15 per gallon to a high of $2.35.
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