South Triangle News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 27330 for the week of January 6-12 is $2.74, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.65.

In greater North Carolina, the average price is $2.45 and the lowest price is $2.11. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.685 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.693 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.632 per gallon – a 5.3 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.659.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.