West Florida News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 33953 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.82, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.69.

In greater Sarasota, the average price is $1.87 and the lowest price is $1.69. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.939 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.843 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.904 per gallon – a 3.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.705.

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