Southeast Montana News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 59044 for the week of July 13-19 is $2.15, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.14.

In greater Billings, the average price is $2.18 and the lowest price is $2.06. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.245 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.237 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.108 per gallon – a 13.7 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.867.

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