Average Rhode Island gas price up slightly

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - After weeks of decreases, the average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Rhode Island has inched up slightly.

AAA Northeast reported Monday that self-serve, regular gas was up a penny to an average of $1.96 per gallon.

That’s still 18 cents higher than the national average but 90 cents lower than the average per-gallon price in a Rhode Island a year ago.

“As some states begin to re-open businesses, those states will likely see demand increase and pump prices will likely follow suit,” AAA spokesman Lloyd Albert said in an emailed statement.

AAA found regular selling for as low as $1.66 per gallon and as high as $2.37 per gallon.