Average retail gasoline prices in Modesto have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.78/gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 201 gas outlets in Modesto. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.33/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Areas near Modesto and their current gas price climate include: Stockton - $2.82/gallon, down 2.6 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.85; Oakland - $3, up 0.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.99; San Jose - $2.97, up 2.9 cents from last week’s $2.95/gallon.