Mid Coast Today

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 04860 for the week of March 16-22 is $2.79, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.79.

In greater Maine, the average price is $2.13 and the lowest price is $1.57. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.204 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.349 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.641 per gallon – a 43.7 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.768.

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