Columbia News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 65257 for the week of January 6-12 is $2.62, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.62.

In greater Missouri, the average price is $2.23 and the lowest price is $1.79. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.408 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.408 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.413 per gallon – a 0.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.521.

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