RI gas prices drop a penny

Gas prices in Rhode Island have nosed down slightly after rising for three straight weeks.

AAA Southern New England reported Monday that a gallon of regular, unleaded was averaging $2.69. That's down one cent over last week and about the same price as right before Labor Day.

A separate survey Friday by the state government found average gas prices were around $2.71.

The cost at the pump has risen 21 percent since last year at this time.

For a look at the cheapest gas prices in Southern New England, check out the Eyewitness News Gas Tracker.