R.I., Mass. gas prices keep rising, but still well below national average

Pump prices in the Northeast keep rising with oil prices now above $100 per barrel with the conflict in the Middle East entering its sixth week.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:41pm

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The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island climbed 17 cents to $3.99 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday. That price is 12 cents lower than the national average. It is also 85 cents higher than it was a year ago and $1 more than it was in Rhode Island a year ago. In Massachusetts, the average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded also is up 13 cents at $3.93 per gallon.

Why it matters

Pump prices in the Northeast keep rising with oil prices now above $100 per barrel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. High driver demand combined with fuel distributors pushing the last of winter-blend gasoline out of the system has led to a steady drawdown of domestic inventories, according to AAA.

The details

The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island climbed 17 cents to $3.99 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday. That price is 12 cents lower than the national average. It is also 85 cents higher than it was a year ago and $1 more than it was in Rhode Island a year ago. In Massachusetts, the average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded also is up 13 cents at $3.93 per gallon. That price is 18 cents less than the national average but 78 cents higher than it was a year ago.

  • The average weekly price was reported on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

AAA Northeast

An automobile club and financial services organization that provides roadside assistance, insurance, travel planning, and other services to its members.

Jillian Young

The director of public relations for AAA Northeast.

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What they’re saying

“Rising gas prices have not led to a dip in demand. As the busiest spring and summer driving seasons get underway, time will tell if higher prices have any impact on drivers' appetite for hitting the road.”

— Jillian Young, Director of Public Relations, AAA Northeast

The takeaway

While gas prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are rising, they remain well below the national average, though significantly higher than a year ago. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and high driver demand have contributed to the price increases, but it remains to be seen if higher prices will impact drivers' travel plans in the coming spring and summer seasons.