Rhode Island gas prices up by 3 cents

RI gas prices up by 3 cents to $3.59 per gallon; 12 cents higher than national average

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Gas prices in Rhode Island are up 3 cents over this time last week.

The latest survey by AAA Southern New England released Monday says the average cost of a gallon of self-serve, regular in the state is $3.59.

That's 12 cents higher than the national per-gallon average of $3.47.

Rhode Islanders were paying an average of $3.47 a gallon a year ago at this time.

The AAA survey found prices ranged from a low of $3.49 to a high of $3.79.