PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Rhode Island rose 2 cents in past week, despite fears of price spikes following recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
AAA Northeast said Monday that self-serve, regular is now selling for an average of $2.51 per gallon in Rhode Island, which is 15 cents lower than the national average and 31 cents lower than the in-state price a year ago.
AAA found a 34-cent price range, from a $2.38 per gallon to a high of $2.72.
A spokesman says although Americans can expect some fluctuation at the pimps through the end of the month, should Saudi Arabia’s crude production be back to full capacity shortly, price spikes are likely to be temporary.
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