Providence Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 02824 for the week of July 20-26 is $2.05, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.99.

In greater Providence, the average price is $2.11 and the lowest price is $1.86. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.184 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.156 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.095 per gallon – a 8.9 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.