Mat-Su Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 99687 for the week of May 11-17 is $1.97, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.97.

In greater Alaska, the average price is $2.0 and the lowest price is $1.75. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.051 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.004 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.206 per gallon – a 15.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.15.

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