Macon Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 62554 for the week of March 9-15 is $2.38, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.38.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.33 and the lowest price is $1.62. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.563 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.674 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.842 per gallon – a 27.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.033.

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