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Rhode Island Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.340

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.584

per gallon

Rhode Island Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.306/gal
State Tax (RI)$0.340/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in Rhode Island Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major Rhode Island cities:

Compare Rhode Island to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Rhode Island (Current)$0.340/gal-
Massachusetts$0.240/gal-0.100
Connecticut$0.495/gal+0.155

Get Rhode Island Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get Rhode Island state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="RI")
print(f"Rhode Island diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Providence
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=41.824,
    lng=-71.4128,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.340/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

What cities in Rhode Island have the cheapest diesel?

Providence typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time Rhode Island diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Rhode Island.

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