Strafford News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 04027 for the week of June 29 - July 5 is $2.65, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.65.

In greater Maine, the average price is $2.14 and the lowest price is $1.89. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.157 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.159 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.979 per gallon – a 17.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.754.

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