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Prices Continue to Fall at the Pump

Cost of a barrel of oil still hovers around $100

Gas prices continue a downward trend, as the local average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped 5 cents from this time last week. 

Manchester and Lakehurst motorists are now paying an average of $3.60 for a gallon of regular at area stations.

Meanwhile, the price for a barrel of oil price continues to hover around $100.

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The national average for a gallon of gas has come down 7 cents from last week, as the average price is $3.72 a gallon as of Friday morning, according to AAA. 

New Jersey average gas prices are close to the national average, as the average price for a gallon of regular in the state is $3.70, according to AAA.

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Before filling up this weekend, check out all the local gas prices right here so you’ll know where to find the best deals. All prices are as of the mid morning on Friday, June 10.

  • Exxon – Route 37 and Commonwealth Boulevard in Manchester: $3.63 regular, $3.79 plus, $3.89 premium.
  • Circle Service – Route 37 and Route 70 circle, Lakehurst: $3.65 regular, $3.75 plus, $3.87 premium.
  • Gulf – Route 70 and Route 547 (Center Street), Lakehurst: $3.67 regular, $3.77 plus, $3.97 premium.
  • Wawa – Route 70 and Route 539, Manchester: $3.53 regular, $3.63 plus, $3.75 premium.
  • Jersey Gas – Route 530 and Station Road, Whiting: Cash: $3.51 regular, $3.65 plus, $3.75 premium. Credit: $3.57 regular, $3.71 plus, $3.81 premium.
  • Quick Chek – Route 70 and Route 571, Manchester: $3.57 regular, $3.75 plus, $3.85 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 $3.54, the average price for a gallon regular purchased from Jersey Gas.

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