Providence Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 02904 for the week of May 4-10 is $2.59, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater Providence, the average price is $1.91 and the lowest price is $1.41. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.955 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.975 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.019 per gallon – a 6.4 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.