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The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 28563 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.62, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.62.

In greater North Carolina, the average price is $1.82 and the lowest price is $1.49. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.843 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.761 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.752 per gallon – a 9.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.659.

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