FuelCastWill gas prices go up next week in Rhode Island?
Gas prices in Rhode Island are likely to fall in the week to Monday, October 19. The New England regional average, which includes Rhode Island, is $4.291 per gallon (EIA, week of Oct 12, 2026).
Fill up just before prices jump and you pay more for the same tank. Here is where gas in Rhode Island stands and which way it is heading next week.
Gas prices in Rhode Island this week
| Fuel | Average price | Change vs last week | Next week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline · New England avg. | $4.291/gal week of Oct 12, 2026 | -5.2¢ | Likely to fall |
| Diesel · New England avg. | $6.441/gal week of Oct 12, 2026 | -3.5¢ | No clear direction yet |
The EIA does not publish a separate weekly gasoline average for Rhode Island, so this page uses the New England regional average, which includes Rhode Island.
Weekly averages are published by the EIA, usually on Mondays. The next one is due Monday, October 19.
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Questions
Will gas prices go up next week in Rhode Island?
Gas prices in Rhode Island are likely to fall in the week to Monday, October 19.
What is the average gas price in Rhode Island right now?
$4.291 per gallon (New England average) in the EIA weekly survey for the week of Oct 12, 2026.
When are new gas price averages published?
The U.S. Energy Information Administration publishes weekly retail averages, usually on Monday afternoons. FuelCast updates its outlook after each release.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices · Public domain (U.S. Government work)