By Steve Klamkin WPRO News

After gas prices soared in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and some states began to take steps to lower taxes on gasoline, Rhode Island’s governor is says he is looking at “some relief” from the high prices, without offering specifics.

“Clearly we need to provide some relief, we just want to do it in a way that makes some sense,” McKee told reporters after an event Thursday in Pawtucket. “I can’t go into details right now.”

“So we’re still, I think I’ve got a meeting this afternoon, we’ll have more details before the end of the week,” McKee said.

He spoke after Connecticut lawmakers voted to approve an emergency bill to temporarily suspend the state’s 25 cent-per-gallon excise tax on gasoline from April 1 to June 30. The Associated Press reported the measure also establishes a second tax-free week on clothing and footwear valued under $100 per item, beginning April 10, in addition to a tax-free week typically held in August.

“We’re looking at providing some level of relief that we can manage in a way that’s direct to the residents of Rhode Island,” McKee said.

In its weekly gasoline price report issued Monday, AAA Northeast reported Rhode Island’s average gas price fell 13 cents from the previous week to an average, $4.22 per gallon, 68 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.44 higher than the same week in 2021, when gas was averaging $2.78. Rhode Island’s gas price is three cents lower than the national average.