Average gasoline prices in Modesto have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/gallon as of Monday, Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 201 stations in Modesto. Prices in Modesto are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 25.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 3.7 cents in the last week and stands at $3.52 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Modesto was priced at $3.58/gallon while the most expensive was $4.79, a difference of $1.21/gallon. The lowest price in the state was $3.25 while the highest was $5.79, a difference of $2.54/gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02/gallon. The national average is up 0.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 3.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices include: Stockton - $4.08/gallon, up 1.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $4.07; Oakland - $4.30, down 1.9 cents from $4.32; and San Jose - $4.28, up 5.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $4.22/gallon.

“It’s been a relatively quiet week for the national average price of gasoline, with little overall movement. However, colder weather has pushed diesel prices higher and could also impact gasoline prices if refiners face disruptions,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Seasonally weak demand may help soften the impact of any increases for now, but with refinery maintenance season just weeks away—when refiners typically reduce gasoline production—motorists should be prepared for the spring rally to kick off.”