Newark Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 21297 for the week of March 23-29 is $2.77, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.73.

In greater New Jersey, the average price is $2.21 and the lowest price is $1.73. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.297 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.394 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.705 per gallon – a 40.8 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.