East Sierra News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 93529 for the week of August 17-23 is $4.02, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.95.

In greater California, the average price is $3.23 and the lowest price is $2.47. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $3.192 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $3.167 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $3.104 per gallon – a 8.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.91.

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