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The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 28079 for the week of January 20-26 is $2.34, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.23.

In greater Charlotte, the average price is $2.35 and the lowest price is $2.11. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.613 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.647 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.632 per gallon – a 1.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.659.

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