Nola Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70122 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.62, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.29.

In greater New Orleans, the average price is $1.61 and the lowest price is $1.05. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.687 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.713 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.016 per gallon – a 32.9 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.