Newark Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 07108 for the week of December 30 - January 5 is $2.94, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.94.

In greater New Jersey, the average price is $2.63 and the lowest price is $2.34. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.799 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.772 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.778 per gallon – a 2.1 cent difference.

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