East Central Iowa News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 50054 for the week of July 6-12 is $2.16, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.16.

In greater Iowa, the average price is $2.12 and the lowest price is $1.71. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.15 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.112 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.069 per gallon – a 8.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.601.

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