Durham Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 27560 for the week of February 17-23 is $2.66, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.58.

In greater Raleigh, the average price is $2.31 and the lowest price is $2.11. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.536 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.496 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.642 per gallon – a 10.6 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.