For the first time since March, the average price for a gallon of gas in New Jersey is lower than $4.
Across the state, the average price was $3.97 on Saturday. That’s down from $4.43 a month ago and an all-time high of $5.05 on June 13, AAA reported.
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Prices are even lower in some parts of South Jersey. In Burlington and Salem counties, a gallon is going for $3.92 on average.
In Pennsylvania, prices are a little bit higher, but still coming down at a similar rate.
The average price in Philadelphia is $4.18 and the average price statewide is $4.15. A month ago, the average price in Pennsylvania was $4.51. The all-time high of $5.07 was set on June 12.
Those looking to cross the Delaware River for a bargain can get a gallon for $3.80 at the Sam’s Club at 2521 US-130 in Cinnaminson, GasBuddy reported.
Additionally, gas is going $3.81 per gallon at the Costco at 650 Garden Park Blvd. in Cherry Hill, the BJ’s at 131 E King’s Highway in Maple Shade and the National Fuel at 3000 US-130 N in Delran.
That’s even lower than the average nationwide, where a gallon costs $3.85. But that's still higher than in Delaware, where the average price for a gallon is just $3.71.
Patrick DeHaan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, expects the nationwide average to fall below $3.69 in the coming weeks.