Delaware gas prices have fallen by 13 cents a gallon during the past week but remain well above the $3 low of late last year.
The price of diesel continued to drop, although it is still more expensive than premium gasoline.
The state’s gas price remains about a nickel above the national average, despite Delaware’s relatively low gas tax.
While the national average price rose daily starting on Christmas Eve, the steam may have run out as pump prices flattened and then fell, AAA reported.
“As we head toward February, pump prices will likely dip, barring any jolt in the global oil market,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But it is likely that the national average prices we saw heading into Christmas may have been the lows for this winter.”
AAA’s Fuel Finder reported the lowest gas price as of Thursday was a Liberty station on Northeast Boulevard, Wilmington at $3 a gallon. Gas prices of $3.20 a gallon are widely available in the state.
(See the Thursday average gas charge below)
Delaware average gas prices from AAA
| Timeframe | Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $3.223 | $3.667 | $3.937 | $4.234 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $3.234 | $3.691 | $3.940 | $4.294 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $3.353 | $3.748 | $4.009 | $4.608 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $3.221 | $3.725 | $3.996 | $5.223 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $3.224 | $3.625 | $3.871 | $3.575 |
