East Central Texas News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 75778 for the week of August 17-23 is $1.97, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.95.

In greater Texas, the average price is $1.85 and the lowest price is $1.48. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.901 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.903 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.922 per gallon – a 2.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.516.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.