Metro West Times

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 01770 for the week of August 10-16 is $2.53, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.53.

In greater Boston, the average price is $2.12 and the lowest price is $1.78. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.139 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.15 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.146 per gallon – a 0.7 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.