North Central Arkansas News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 16541 for the week of May 11-17 is $1.51, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.51.

In greater Missouri, the average price is $1.56 and the lowest price is $1.24. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.565 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.504 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.554 per gallon – a 1.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.488.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.