Gas Prices in Providence, RI Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.30

Average Regular Unleaded — Providence, Rhode Island

Current Gas Prices in Providence

Regular unleaded in Providence, Rhode Island costs approximately $$3.30 per gallon today. Providence's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.3087 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.8189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.1291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.47N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Providence Average
$3.30
Regular Unleaded
Rhode Island State Average
$3.17
$0.13 above the Rhode Island average
National Average
$3.99
$0.69 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Providence

Price variation within Providence is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Providence drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.15
Speedway
$3.27
Circle K
$3.28
Sunoco
$3.31
Marathon
$3.32
BP
$3.34
Mobil
$3.35
Exxon
$3.36
Shell
$3.38
Chevron
$3.40

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Cranston$3.07Warwick$3.23Brockton$3.28New Bedford$3.23Worcester$3.32Quincy$3.19Cambridge$3.40Boston$3.15Lynn$3.35Lowell$3.09
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Frequently Asked Questions

Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.
Gas price spikes in Providence are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in Providence is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Providence area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Providence average of $$3.30 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.

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