Johnston Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 27576 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.67, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.39.

In greater North Carolina, the average price is $1.7 and the lowest price is $1.24. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.758 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.797 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.137 per gallon – a 37.9 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.