Branson Times

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 65616 for the week of May 11-17 is $2.94, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.94.

In greater Missouri, the average price is $1.56 and the lowest price is $1.25. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.605 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.552 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.624 per gallon – a 1.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.521.

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