Kent County Times

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 02817 for the week of February 10-16 is $2.8, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.74.

In greater Rhode Island, the average price is $2.48 and the lowest price is $2.19. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.667 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.692 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.754 per gallon – a 8.7 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.764.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.