U.S. National Average Gasoline Price Reaches $4 Per Gallon

Why it matters locally: Rhode Island, like other states, will see direct impacts on household budgets and transportation costs for businesses as this national average takes effect.

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The average price of gasoline across the United States has reached $4 per gallon. This national figure incorporates prices from all states. Drivers in some states have paid gasoline prices exceeding $4 per gallon for a period preceding this national average.