Sumter Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 32162 for the week of January 20-26 is $2.65, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.59.

In greater Ocala, the average price is $2.38 and the lowest price is $2.21. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.734 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.764 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.705 per gallon – a 2.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.705.

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