The Region News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 46383 for the week of July 6-12 is $2.41, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.41.

In greater Gary, the average price is $2.25 and the lowest price is $1.96. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.279 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.221 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.188 per gallon – a 9.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.808.

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