Asheville Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 28785 for the week of March 16-22 is $2.69, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.69.

In greater Asheville, the average price is $2.29 and the lowest price is $1.97. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.138 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.205 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.514 per gallon – a 37.6 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.