Nola Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70129 for the week of July 6-12 is $1.78, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.69.

In greater New Orleans, the average price is $1.8 and the lowest price is $1.57. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.872 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.858 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.767 per gallon – a 10.5 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.