West Massachusetts News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 01002 for the week of June 15-21 is $2.02, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.99.

In greater Massachusetts, the average price is $2.04 and the lowest price is $1.63. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.067 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.071 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.0 per gallon – a 6.7 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.