Local Gas Price Average Drops for Second Straight Week

Average gas prices for the area drop by 8 cents versus last week, as oil prices briefly dropped below $80 a barrel on Thursday before recovering to $80.51.

The decrease comes from Wednesday’s Federal Reserve announcement that economic growth is slow, taking away confidence from traders. Economists have also shown doubt to the Fed’s attempt to stimulate economic growth through their plan to lower long term interest rates at a time that interest rates are already at low levels.

For Manchester and Lakehurst residents, the average price for a gallon of regular is $3.34 as of Thursday night, down from $3.42 last Friday. 

The national average for a gallon of regular is $3.56 as of Thursday night, according to AAA. New Jersey’s average fares better, at $3.48 a gallon, also according to AAA.

Check out all the prices for local gas stations before filling up for your weekend plans. All prices are as of Thursday night. 

• – Route 37 and Commonwealth Boulevard, Manchester: $3.39 regular, $3.59 plus, $3.69 premium.
•  – Route 37 and Route 70 circle, Lakehurst: $3.31 regular, $3.47 plus, $3.55 premium.
• – Route 70 and Route 547 (Center Street), Lakehurst: $3.31 regular, $3.45 plus, $3.71 premium.
• – Route 70 and Route 539, Manchester: $3.37 regular, $3.47 plus, $3.57 premium.
• Jersey Gas – Route 530 and Station Road, Whiting: Cash: $3.31 regular, $3.41 plus, $3.51 premium. Credit: $3.37 regular, $3.47 plus, $3.57 premium.
• Quick Chek – Route 70 and Route 571, Manchester: $3.33 regular, $3.53 plus, $3.65 premium.
• Wawa* – Route 37 and Northampton, Toms River: $3.31 regular, $3.45 plus, $3.55 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 $3.34, the average price for a gallon of regular purchased from Jersey Gas.

*Though a Toms River station, this Wawa is on the border with Manchester and serves many who travel on Route 37.