Rhode Island · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
Rhode Island gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $4.060 and diesel $6.349 a gallon this week, including taxes. Rhode Island is in EIA's New England (PADD 1A) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate Rhode Island figure.
Price history
Rhode Island vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England (PADD 1A) | $6.349 | $4.060 | $5.071 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $5.920 | $3.847 | $4.766 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in New England (PADD 1A)
Home heating fuels in Rhode Island
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
Rhode Island fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 41.1¢ | 41.1¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 59.5¢ | 65.5¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 15% | 10% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 11 of 51 | 13 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. Share uses the regional average price. All states.
Driving electric in Rhode Island
At Rhode Island’s average residential rate, home charging costs 44% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in Rhode Island?
$4.060 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's New England (PADD 1A) region, which includes Rhode Island.
What is the price of diesel in Rhode Island?
$6.349 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (New England (PADD 1A) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for Rhode Island alone).
Is fuel in Rhode Island cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 22.2¢ above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 6.5¢ above.
What is the gas tax in Rhode Island?
41.1¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 41.1¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 59.5¢ and 65.5¢ in total.
What does propane cost in Rhode Island?
$4.063 a gallon for residential propane in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 7.8¢ on the week.
What does heating oil cost in Rhode Island?
$5.957 a gallon for residential heating oil in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 24.8¢ on the week.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in Rhode Island?
At 28.18¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $8.05 per 100 miles on home charging, against $14.50 for a 28-mpg car at $4.060 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with Rhode Island prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.