Gas Prices Remain Steady

Local gas prices remained steady this week, as the average price for a gallon of regular is only a 1-cent difference versus this time last week. Motorists in Manchester and Lakehurst are now paying about $3.49 a gallon, compared to $3.50 last Friday.

The price of a barrel of oil has remained comparable to last week as well, with current trades around $87 a barrel, nearly in line with last week’s $88. 

The barrel of oil price started the day above the $88 mark, but dropped below that as the U.S. dollar has gained some strength on the euro and investors weigh in on the expected impact of the plans President Barack Obama outlined in his job speech on the economy.

Locals continue to get the better end of the deal when filling up their cars compared to their counterparts in other parts of the country, as the national average for a gallon of regular is $3.66 as of Friday morning, according to AAA. Throughout the Garden State the average is $3.57.

Don’t pay more to fill up than is necessary. Check here for Patch’s weekly gas roundup to see who has the best deal.  All prices are as of Friday, Sept. 9.

• – Route 37 and Commonwealth Boulevard, Manchester: $3.49 regular, $3.69 plus, $3.79 premium.
•  – Route 37 and Route 70 circle, Lakehurst: $3.55 regular, $3.65 plus, $3.75 premium.
• – Route 70 and Route 547 (Center Street), Lakehurst: $3.49 regular, $3.59 plus, $3.89 premium.
• – Route 70 and Route 539, Manchester: $3.47 regular, $3.57 plus, $3.67 premium.
• Jersey Gas – Route 530 and Station Road, Whiting: Cash: $3.45 regular, $3.55 plus, $3.65 premium. Credit: $3.51 regular, $3.61 plus, $3.71 premium.
• Quick Chek – Route 70 and Route 571, Manchester: $3.45 regular, $3.59 plus, $3.69 premium.

As of press time, Jersey Gas is the only station charging a separate price for cash and credit. For figuring out the local average, Jersey Gas was calculated at $3.48, the average price for a gallon of regular purchased from Jersey Gas.