East Stark News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 44601 for the week of July 6-12 is $2.49, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.49.

In greater Ohio, the average price is $2.18 and the lowest price is $1.82. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.3 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.254 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.211 per gallon – a 8.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.854.

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