Delaware drivers are seeing higher gas prices as they welcome in the new year. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports the cost of a gallon of regular is now at $2.30.
That’s up 6 cents from a week ago and is 12 cents higher than it was one month ago. It’s also a whopping 40 cents higher than last year at this time.
There are some places around the First State where motorists can find somewhat cheaper prices.
Delawaregasprices.com reports nearly a dozen stations are charging less than $2.22 or less – mainly in the Newark and New Castle areas.
And prices in Delaware are the cheapest in the region. A gallon of regular is $2.56 in Pennsylvania, $2.44 in New Jersey and $2.35 in Maryland.
The national average stands at $2.34. It’s risen in 34 of the past 35 days and is the highest price to start a new year since 2014.
