By Jack Perry
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Gasoline prices in Rhode Island increased another two cents over the past week, according to AAA Southern New England.
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.599 at self-service pumps in the Ocean State, according to AAA's weekly survey.
A similar survey by the Rhode Island Department of Energy on Friday found the average price at $3.63.
According to AAA, the price has increased nine cents over the past month, but is still three cents less than the national average of $3.6299. A year ago, Rhode Island drivers were paying 16 cents more per gallon, $3.759.
AAA's survey found a 34-cent range in prices, from a low of $3.459 to a high of $3.799.