Roanoke Sun

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 24083 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.19, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.19.

In greater Roanoke, the average price is $2.02 and the lowest price is $1.75. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.097 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.051 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.072 per gallon – a 2.5 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.63.

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