Mercer Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 08604 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.85.

In greater Trenton, the average price is $2.01 and the lowest price is $1.79. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.062 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.055 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.114 per gallon – a 5.2 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.