Jefferson Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 35266 for the week of July 13-19 is $2.59, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.09.

In greater Phoenix, the average price is $2.43 and the lowest price is $2.08. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.957 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.934 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.86 per gallon – a 9.7 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.