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August 7, 2006

R.I. gas prices drop for the first time in 5 weeks

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have fallen for the first time in more than a month, but they didn't fall by much -- just one penny per gallon, according to AAA Southern New England.

The average price for regular, unleaded gasoline is $3.10 per gallon at the self-service pump, according to AAA's weekly price survey.

The price had climbed five straight weeks before falling this week, but the break could be short-lived, since prices are expected to increase nationally with BP's shutting off shipments from a major Alaskan oil field while the company assesses pipeline corrosion.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 10:28 AM | Permalink

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