Larimer News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 80553 for the week of February 3-9 is $2.71, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.64.

In greater Fort Collins, the average price is $2.5 and the lowest price is $2.18. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.721 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.756 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.825 per gallon – a 10.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.905.

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