Portland Courant

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 97212 for the week of October 14-20 is $3.53, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.31.

In greater Portland, the average price is $3.33 and the lowest price is $2.99. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $3.396 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $3.328 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $3.174 per gallon – a 22.2 cent difference.

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