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The average price for gasoline has increased in Rhode Island for the first time since Labor Day, according to AAA Southern New England.

The average price of gasoline increased two cents last week to $1.669 per gallon, according to AAA's weekly survey.

The Rhode Island price is cent cent less than the national average and still $1.47 less than the $3.13 Rhode Island drivers were paying a year ago.

Meanwhile, gas prices in Massachusetts are holding steady after 15 consecutive weeks of decreases.

AAA Southern New England reported today that a gallon of self-serve, regular unleaded gas is averaging $1.62, the same as last week.

The price in the Bay State is a nickel below the national average of $1.67, and $1.43 below the cost of a gallon of self-serve, unleaded at the same time last year.

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ishotdaily said:

Here we go again...

Link | January 5, 2009 1:25 PM
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Dave L said:

Here we go again. Why does it take 4 weeks for the price of gas to come down, but just a hint of concern drives the price up instantly? I'm soooo tired of the BS and the politicians that let this go unchecked!

Link | January 5, 2009 6:02 PM
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