NW New Mexico News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 89044 for the week of May 11-17 is $2.65, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.65.

In greater Las Vegas, the average price is $2.4 and the lowest price is $1.89. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.785 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.734 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.837 per gallon – a 5.2 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.