Kent County Today

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 19980 for the week of August 31 - September 6 is $2.58, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.57.

In greater Delaware, the average price is $2.27 and the lowest price is $1.99. Trends show the price as down.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.369 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.368 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.299 per gallon – a 7.0 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.