Northern Tier News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 18842 for the week of January 13-19 is $3.45, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.31.

In greater Pennsylvania, the average price is $2.78 and the lowest price is $2.46. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $3.033 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $3.056 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $3.002 per gallon – a 3.1 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.