Outer Banks Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 27958 for the week of March 16-22 is $1.8, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.69.

In greater North Carolina, the average price is $2.02 and the lowest price is $1.59. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.133 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.208 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.513 per gallon – a 38.0 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.63.

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