North Boston News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 01913 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.26, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.07.

In greater Massachusetts, the average price is $2.1 and the lowest price is $1.77. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.145 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.139 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.146 per gallon – a 0.1 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.