Rhode Island Gas Prices
Current Price:
$3.450
per gallon
Current Price
$3.450
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.184
per gallon
PADD Region
R10
PADD 1 - East Coast
Rhode Island Gasoline Price Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (crude oil, refining, distribution, marketing) | $3.266/gal |
| Federal Excise Tax (all states) | $0.184/gal |
| Approximate Price at Pump | $3.450/gal |
Note: Pump price includes state excise taxes, state sales taxes, and other local fees which vary by state and are incorporated in the regional average.
How Rhode Island Gasoline Prices Are Measured
Gasoline prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Rhode Island falls within PADD 1 - East Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 1 - East Coast)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Gas Prices in Rhode Island Cities
Find gasoline prices in major Rhode Island cities:
Compare Rhode Island to Neighboring States
| State | PADD Region | View Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (Current) | PADD 1 - East Coast | - |
| Massachusetts | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
| Connecticut | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
Get Rhode Island Gas Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Rhode Island gasoline state average
price = client.prices.get_latest(
by_code="GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_RI_USD"
)
print(f"Rhode Island gas: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get national gasoline average
national = client.prices.get_latest(by_code="GASOLINE_USD")
print(f"US average: ${national.price}/gal")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gas relatively affordable in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island gasoline is $3.450/gal. Prices in Rhode Island are influenced by its location in the PADD 1 - East Coast, proximity to refineries, local state and county taxes, and regional supply and demand dynamics.
What cities in Rhode Island have the cheapest gas?
Providence typically have competitive gasoline prices. View city-specific pages for the latest prices.
Can I get real-time Rhode Island gas prices?
Yes! Use our API to get state-level gasoline price averages updated daily from AAA data, or national averages updated every 15 minutes. API code for Rhode Island: GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_RI_USD
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