Gateway Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 23842 for the week of May 25-31 is $2.44, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.44.

In greater Richmond, the average price is $1.74 and the lowest price is $1.54. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.839 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.811 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.83 per gallon – a 0.9 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.