East Central Iowa News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 50112 for the week of July 20-26 is $2.59, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.59.

In greater Iowa, the average price is $2.1 and the lowest price is $1.64. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.099 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.124 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.069 per gallon – a 3.0 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.