East New Mexico News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 88231 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.99, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.99.

In greater New Mexico, the average price is $1.77 and the lowest price is $1.19. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.794 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.83 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.206 per gallon – a 41.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.704.

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