Gastonia Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 28168 for the week of May 11-17 is $1.55, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.55.

In greater North Carolina, the average price is $1.7 and the lowest price is $1.35. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.761 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.713 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.752 per gallon – a 0.9 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.