Yadkin Valley News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 28642 for the week of August 10-16 is $1.81, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.79.

In greater North Carolina, the average price is $1.93 and the lowest price is $1.62. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.001 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.029 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.074 per gallon – a 7.3 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.