Durham Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 27722 for the week of January 13-19 is $3.27, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.25.

In greater Durham, the average price is $2.5 and the lowest price is $2.26. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.647 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.685 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.632 per gallon – a 1.5 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.