Providence Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 02829 for the week of March 30 - April 5 is $2.57, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.57.

In greater Providence, the average price is $2.08 and the lowest price is $1.69. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.161 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.247 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.682 per gallon – a 52.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.764.

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