Mercer Times

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 08512 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.93, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.59.

In greater New Jersey, the average price is $2.01 and the lowest price is $1.65. Trends show the price as stable.

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.