South New Castle News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 91734 for the week of March 9-15 is $2.42, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.35.

In greater Delaware, the average price is $2.16 and the lowest price is $1.96. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.318 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.38 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.495 per gallon – a 17.7 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.68.

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