Capital District Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 12196 for the week of March 16-22 is $3.04, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.99.

In greater Albany, the average price is $2.43 and the lowest price is $2.1. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.497 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.555 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.818 per gallon – a 32.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.935.

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