Jefferson Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 35071 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.55, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.55.

In greater Birmingham, the average price is $1.61 and the lowest price is $1.39. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.641 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.612 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.679 per gallon – a 3.8 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.