Delaware gas prices fell by less than a penny between Tuesday as signs continue to point to the long-running decline coming to an end, AAA reported.
The nation’s average gas price rose slightly on Wednesday for the first time in more than three months. The price at the pump at one point approached $5 a gallon in Delaware earlier in the year. The current average price is about a quarter more than during the same period last year.
The auto club reported earlier this week that hurricane threats and the end of the conversion to less expensive winter fuels will contribute to the price decline petering out.
Delaware gas prices
| Timeframe | Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $3.316 | $3.782 | $4.040 | $4.626 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $3.324 | $3.795 | $4.083 | $4.609 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $3.381 | $3.905 | $4.142 | $4.664 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $3.804 | $4.318 | $4.592 | $4.789 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $3.071 | $3.455 | $3.705 | $3.253 |
In Delaware, gas prices were lower, on average in Sussex County as the peak of the tourist season passes, with the highest prices in New Castle County, AAA reported.
AAA’s fuel finder showed Middletown in southern New Castle County having the state’s lowest gas prices, with one station charging $3.12 a gallon. Prices are subject to change and may require a cash purchase.
