Rhode Island Gas Price Today
Current Rhode Island gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Rhode Island Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Rhode Island
Searching for gas prices near me today in Rhode Island? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.35/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.35/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Rhode Island Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (New England))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 37¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #30 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Rhode Island Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Rhode Island
About Rhode Island Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Rhode Island
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Providence harbor is a key marine terminal facility serving southern New England fuel distributors.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Adheres to regional Northeast Ozone Transport Commission guidelines.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Compact geography eliminates long-haul trucking premiums, resulting in uniform pricing throughout the state. In addition, Rhode Island levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 37 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Rhode Island
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Rhode Island are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Rhode Island Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Rhode Island
What is the price of the gas today in Rhode Island?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island today is $4.35 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $5.08/gal, premium gasoline is $5.47/gal, and highway diesel is $6.32/gal. Rhode Island currently ranks #30 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Rhode Island?
Gas prices in Rhode Island are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Rhode Island retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Rhode Island are primarily driven by providence harbor is a key marine terminal facility serving southern new england fuel distributors.
How does Rhode Island's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Rhode Island's current average of $4.35/gal is -$0.07 lower than national average. Key drivers include Rhode Island's state fuel excise tax of 37¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (New England) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Rhode Island?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Rhode Island, use the statewide benchmark of $4.35/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island (part of the East Coast / PADD 1 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.35 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 37¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Rhode Island pay 55.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.