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Block Island residents paying state's highest gas prices

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May 2, 2008

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I.—Residents of Block Island enjoy beautiful views and a slower pace than the mainland. Now they have something else to boast about: the state's highest gas prices.

The price of a gallon of regular unleaded hit $4.14 a gallon at the island's only gas station on Thursday. A gallon of premium is up to $4.39 per gallon, and diesel is up to an eye-popping $4.80 per gallon.

AAA Southern New England says the average price of a gallon of regular in the Ocean State is $3.62 per gallon.

Gasoline has to be brought onto the island by ferry, so that adds an extra cost to the price.

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