Gas prices are continuing their decline in Rhode Island, falling another 7 cents in the last week.
Monday's price survey from AAA Southern New England found the average price for a gallon of self-serve regular in the state is $2.86. This week marks the 14th consecutive week of decline.
The price locally is down 15 cents in the last month. The current average in Rhode Island is still 19 cents more than the national per-gallon average of $2.67.
The average price in Rhode Island a year ago at this time was 63 cents higher, or $3.49 a gallon.
The AAA survey found a 28-cent range in prices, from a low of $2.72 to a high of $3 a gallon.