PROVIDENCE — Pump prices are slowly starting to rise across the Northeast as pricier summer blended gasoline trickles into the market. But unusually light demand and broader concerns about the economy are tempering the increases.
Locally, the average gas price in Rhode Island is up 3 cents from last week ($2.92), averaging $2.95 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents lower than a month ago ($2.99) and 35 cents lower than a year ago ($3.30). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 21 cents lower than the national average.
“After trending down since January, pump prices across the Northeast are finally beginning to climb in line with seasonal expectations, but remain well below what we were seeing this time last year,” said Jillian Young, director of public relations for AAA Northeast. “Compared to 2024, pump prices in the region remain between 30 and 40 cents cheaper today.”
AAA Northeast’s March 31 survey of fuel prices found the current national average up 4 cents from last week ($3.12), averaging $3.16 gallon. Today’s national average price is a nickel higher than a month ago ($3.11) and 37 cents lower than this day last year ($3.53).
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