Providence Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 02918 for the week of December 9-15 is $2.78, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.73.

In greater Providence, the average price is $2.48 and the lowest price is $2.21. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.719 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.717 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.71 per gallon – a 0.9 cent difference.

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