South Alabama Times

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 36502 for the week of April 13-19 is $2.45, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.45.

In greater Alabama, the average price is $1.62 and the lowest price is $1.01. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.685 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.727 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.054 per gallon – a 36.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.492.

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