Asheville Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 28704 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.91, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.84.

In greater Asheville, the average price is $1.73 and the lowest price is $1.54. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.843 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.761 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.752 per gallon – a 9.1 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.