SW Indiana News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 47639 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.57, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.57.

In greater Evansville, the average price is $1.86 and the lowest price is $1.63. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.98 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.952 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.618 per gallon – a 36.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.808.

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