High Country Times

There was one gas station in cities across Watauga County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $3.21 per gallon in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

The average cost of regular gas in cities within Watauga County was $3.35 per gallon.

There are 26 gas stations in cities within Watauga County.

The $3.27 average price of regular gas in North Carolina was unchanged since last week.

Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are feeling the pain at the pump.

The cost of rising gas prices is made tougher on average U.S. families by rising inflation. Families had to pay nearly 8 percent more for average goods and food they needed.

“Higher prices will likely last well into next year, if not longer,” experts said at the end of 2022.

Gas data refers to the price of gas when paid for by cash, not credit. Gas stations can charge drivers more for using credit cards due to surcharge fees. This is prohibited in 10 U.S. states.

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