Metro West Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 01701 for the week of August 31 - September 6 is $2.67, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.59.

In greater Boston, the average price is $2.16 and the lowest price is $1.79. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.202 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.176 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.146 per gallon – a 5.6 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.