Macon Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 31204 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.42, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.35.

In greater Macon, the average price is $2.01 and the lowest price is $1.76. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.997 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.991 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.013 per gallon – a 1.6 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.67.

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