South New Castle News

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 19709 for the week of June 29 - July 5 is $2.15, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.15.

In greater Delaware, the average price is $2.15 and the lowest price is $1.95. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.226 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.234 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.908 per gallon – a 31.8 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.