Gas prices, up several cents per gallon on average over the last week, could rise even more next week as AAA anticipates a record number of travelers will hit the road.
Over 60 million drivers may be on the roads during the travel period around Independence Day this year (June 29 to July 7), a 4.8% jump from last year, according to the association’s latest travel forecast. AAA noted that this is the first time it has included two weekends in the holiday’s travel period. That record-setting travel forecast matches what airlines forecasted earlier in the year for summer 2024 as well.
Gas prices are roughly 6 cents less than a year ago this time, though the higher price for oil in recent days and expected increased demand could pull that upward. Indiana and Virginia drivers will also see slight increases on gas taxes go into effect beginning July 1.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of June 28.
Rhode Island by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.42
– Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%)
– Year change: -$0.11 (-3.2%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/13/22)
– Diesel current price: $4.12
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%)
– Year change: -$0.08 (-1.9%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $6.47 (5/18/22)
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.81
#2. Hawaii: $4.72
#3. Washington: $4.33
States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $2.94
#2. Louisiana: $3.01
#3. Arkansas: $3.02
This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
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