Maine Lakes News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 04037 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.79.

In greater Maine, the average price is $1.93 and the lowest price is $1.63. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.991 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.974 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.979 per gallon – a 1.2 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.754.

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