South Mecklenburg News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 28227 for the week of July 13-19 is $2.35, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.35.

In greater Charlotte, the average price is $2.08 and the lowest price is $1.79. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.078 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.099 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.044 per gallon – a 3.4 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.