Gas Prices in Rhode Island Today
Track today's average gas price in Rhode Island, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Rhode Island
Gas prices in Rhode Island are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Rhode Island may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Rhode Island's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Rhode Island price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Rhode Island Fuel Taxes: ≈41¢/gal
Rhode Island has one of the highest state gas taxes in the country. Rhode Island's state gas tax is about 41 cents per gallon, one of the highest in the nation and well above the roughly 33.5-cent national average. The rate is periodically adjusted, which has pushed it steadily higher over time relative to most other states.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Rhode Island Gets Its Gasoline
Rhode Island has no refineries, but Providence Harbor is a major petroleum import and storage hub for southern New England, receiving gasoline by tanker and redistributing it by truck across the state and into nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Rhode Island
Prices are fairly uniform across a state as small as Rhode Island, though areas right around Providence, closest to the harbor terminals, sometimes see a slight edge over more rural southern Rhode Island.