East Montgomery Times

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 19096 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.65, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.65.

In greater Philadelphia, the average price is $2.17 and the lowest price is $1.77. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $2.261 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $2.187 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $2.163 per gallon – a 9.8 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.026.

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