Cape Cod Ledger

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 02565 for the week of January 6-12 is $2.79, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.79.

In greater Massachusetts, the average price is $2.56 and the lowest price is $2.21. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.775 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.768 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.75 per gallon – a 2.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.804.

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