Gas prices by state

Rhode Island Gas Prices

Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for Rhode Island, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.

Average pricesvs US avg $3.29/gal · $-0.04

Updated for 2026
US avg fuel prices
EV rates vary by state
Transparent assumptions

Regular

$3.25

per gallon

Premium

$3.95

per gallon

Diesel

$3.85

per gallon

Electricity

$0.27

per kWh

Estimated driving cost in Rhode Island

Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)

$120

Annual (12,000 mi)

$1444

EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)

$77

Key takeaway

At Rhode Island prices, switching from gas to EV saves roughly $43/month on a typical 1,000-mile driving month — about $519/year.

Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.

How Rhode Island compares

Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.

Mississippi· cheapest$2.80

Arkansas· cheapest$2.85

Texas· cheapest$2.85

Rhode Island (this state)$3.25

US average$3.29

California· most expensive$4.65

Hawaii· most expensive$4.55

Washington· most expensive$4.20

Cheapest states for gas

Most expensive states

Nearby states

Massachusetts$3.25 Connecticut$3.30 New Hampshire$3.10 Maine$3.20 New Jersey$3.20 Vermont$3.30

Commuting in Rhode Island

Estimate commute fuel cost for a typical driver in these cities.

Providence

Popular Rhode Island road trips

Boston → Providence49 mi New York → Providence183 mi Philadelphia → Providence277 mi Baltimore → Providence382 mi Rochester → Providence388 mi Washington → Providence422 mi Buffalo → Providence458 mi Pittsburgh → Providence539 mi

Best road trips in Rhode Island → · All Rhode Island routes →

Curated picks

Popular Drives From Rhode Island

Short-distance Rhode Island routes at the state's $3.25/gal average.

All routes

Providence, RI → Hartford, CT

77 mi · 1.2 h · ~$9 gas

How we estimate Rhode Island prices

Per-gallon prices: State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
Electricity rate: Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
Monthly cost formula: (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
Local variation: City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.

Sources & assumptions

EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

FAQ

Why are Rhode Island gas prices lower than the national average?

Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. Rhode Island currently averages about $3.25 per gallon of regular.

How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in Rhode Island?

At $3.25/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $120 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV in Rhode Island?

At $0.27/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $77 — typically cheaper versus gas.

How often are these prices updated?

These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.