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State of Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission and Division of Public Utilities and Carriers

Emergency Fuel Surcharge

Emergency Fuel Surcharge - May 2025

The average price of fuel for the month of April, as determined in accordance with Division rules, was $2.956/gallon and $3.777/gallon for Diesel Fuel. Accordingly, the following fuel surcharges are approved for the month of May.

Towing:

In accordance with the Division’s Report and Order 24243, an emergency fuel surcharge for non-consensual tows performed in the month of May 2025 is hereby authorized at $1.50 per tow.

Taxis:

A surcharge of $0.00 per metered fares of $10.00 and under and $0.00 for metered fares over $10.00 is in effect.

Ferries:

A fuel cost threshold of $1.20 per gallon has been met. Accordingly, ferry companies are eligible to apply for an appropriate surcharge based on the ridership and fuel data required by Report and Order 16701.