South New Castle News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 19709 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.83, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.82.

In greater Delaware, the average price is $1.85 and the lowest price is $1.55. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.989 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.986 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.253 per gallon – a 26.4 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.