South Triangle News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 27543 for the week of August 31 - September 6 is $2.41, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater Raleigh, the average price is $2.15 and the lowest price is $1.93. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.166 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.194 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.074 per gallon – a 9.2 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.