Pain at the pump now two cents worse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Gas prices have risen in Rhode Island for the 13th time in 14 weeks, and $4 gas has been spotted again at the state's most expensive gas stations.

According to the weekly AAA fuel survey released Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $3.89 in Rhode Island.  That is two cents higher than last week's survey.

Gas prices have not fallen in Rhode Island since December 26th, when they dropped to $3.32 a gallon.  Since then, the cost of gas has risen by 57 cents a gallon.

The only time during that span that gas prices did not rise, according to AAA's figures, was between March 5 and March 12, when they remained flat at $3.80. 

The average price of gas in Rhode Island is three cents below the national average of $3.92. 

AAA recommends shopping around to find the best price.  According to Monday's survey, the price of regular unleaded ranged from $3.75 to $4.01 across the state.