West Florida News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 33953 for the week of August 17-23 is $1.91, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.89.

In greater Sarasota, the average price is $2.02 and the lowest price is $1.87. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.133 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.182 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.157 per gallon – a 2.4 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.