East Central Alabama News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 35096 for the week of June 15-21 is $2.41, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.41.

In greater Alabama, the average price is $1.81 and the lowest price is $1.51. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.873 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.846 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.628 per gallon – a 24.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.492.

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