KC Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 66118 for the week of July 27 - August 2 is $2.45, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.45.

In greater Kansas City, the average price is $1.93 and the lowest price is $1.68. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.963 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.959 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.874 per gallon – a 8.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.521.

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