Bristol Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 02878 for the week of January 13-19 is $3, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.85.

In greater Rhode Island, the average price is $2.55 and the lowest price is $2.31. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.773 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.775 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.75 per gallon – a 2.3 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.804.

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