Providence Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 02917 for the week of October 14-20 is $2.61, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.59.

In greater Rhode Island, the average price is $2.5 and the lowest price is $2.29. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.694 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.699 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.742 per gallon – a 4.8 cent difference.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.