South New Castle News

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 19709 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.23, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.23.

In greater Delaware, the average price is $1.87 and the lowest price is $1.51. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.917 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.92 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $1.933 per gallon – a 1.6 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.