Montgomery News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 20878 for the week of January 6-12 is $3.33, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.13.

In greater Maryland, the average price is $2.53 and the lowest price is $2.25. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.803 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.786 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.734 per gallon – a 6.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.792.

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