Kent County Today

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 19961 for the week of July 6-12 is $2.52, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.45.

In greater Delaware, the average price is $2.22 and the lowest price is $1.95. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.298 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.226 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.14 per gallon – a 15.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.68.

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