New River Valley Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 24143 for the week of May 11-17 is $1.87, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.59.

In greater Arkansas, the average price is $1.49 and the lowest price is $1.24. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.785 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.768 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.83 per gallon – a 4.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.63.

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