Nola Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70128 for the week of June 29 - July 5 is $1.84, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.79.

In greater New Orleans, the average price is $1.8 and the lowest price is $1.58. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.858 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.828 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.623 per gallon – a 23.5 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.