Nola Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70127 for the week of January 13-19 is $2.18, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.15.

In greater New Orleans, the average price is $2.25 and the lowest price is $1.96. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.463 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.499 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.405 per gallon – a 5.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.412.

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