Fairfield Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 43136 for the week of June 15-21 is $1.97, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.87.

In greater Columbus, the average price is $1.97 and the lowest price is $1.76. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.213 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.157 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.93 per gallon – a 28.3 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.854.

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