WC New Mexico News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 87311 for the week of March 16-22 is $1.96, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.95.

In greater New Mexico, the average price is $2.03 and the lowest price is $1.39. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.11 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.267 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.477 per gallon – a 36.7 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.704.

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