KC Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 64114 for the week of August 17-23 is $1.94, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.92.

In greater Kansas City, the average price is $1.94 and the lowest price is $1.69. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.939 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.929 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.957 per gallon – a 1.8 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.