Lafayette Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 70543 for the week of March 16-22 is $1.95, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.92.

In greater Louisiana, the average price is $1.9 and the lowest price is $1.37. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.964 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.064 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.296 per gallon – a 33.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.412.

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