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The average cost for a gallon of E85 flex fuel gas in or near zip code 87043 for the week of August 3-9 is $1.73, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.73.

In greater Albuquerque, the average price is $2.0 and the lowest price is $1.65. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.076 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.091 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.075 per gallon – a 0.1 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.704.

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