SE Washington News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 99362 for the week of March 9-15 is $2.98, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.97.

In greater Washington, the average price is $3.01 and the lowest price is $1.99. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $3.071 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $3.121 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $3.215 per gallon – a 14.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.423.

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