Newark Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 21283 for the week of February 3-9 is $2.39, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

In greater New Jersey, the average price is $2.5 and the lowest price is $2.17. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.723 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.756 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.801 per gallon – a 7.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.817.

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