Hillsborough Sun

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 01827 for the week of January 20-26 is $2.84, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.84.

In greater Massachusetts, the average price is $2.56 and the lowest price is $2.15. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.712 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.725 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.71 per gallon – a 0.2 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.