South Tidewater News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 23458 for the week of June 15-21 is $2.45, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater Virginia Beach, the average price is $1.83 and the lowest price is $1.49. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.966 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.94 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.803 per gallon – a 16.3 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.