South Sound Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 98506 for the week of March 16-22 is $3.01, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.79.

In greater Washington, the average price is $2.85 and the lowest price is $1.54. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.973 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $3.071 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $3.215 per gallon – a 24.2 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.