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Gas prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have dropped seven cents in the past week.

AAA of Southern New England says the average price for regular unleaded is $1.85 in the Rhode Island and $1.84 in the Bay State. Gas prices haven’t been this low in the region since January 2005. Diesel is also down, by four cents a gallon to $2.92.

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources’ survey of gas prices, released Monday, showed average prices of $1.88 per gallon of gas, and $2.95 for diesel.

Experts have said the continuing decline in price is due to decreased demand for gas as drivers spend less time on the road to save money.

-EJ