North Boston News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 01906 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.93, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.83.

In greater Boston, the average price is $1.98 and the lowest price is $1.33. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.0 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.991 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.018 per gallon – a 1.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.804.

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