RI gas prices drop 2-cents

Still above national average

Updated: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 1:32 PM EST
Published : Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 1:31 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gas prices have fallen slightly in Rhode Island to an average $2.75 for a gallon of regular.

AAA Southern New England reported Monday that prices fell 2 cents a gallon from last week, the first dip in the state this year.

The average price nationally is $2.70.

Despite the decrease, motorists still have to dig deeper in their wallets than last year. AAA says prices are up 91 cents a gallon from this time last year, an increase of nearly 50 percent.

For the cheapest gas prices in Southern New England, check out the WPRI.com Gas Tracker.

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