The price at the pump in Delaware dropped by nine cents during the past week after brief a post-Labor Day run-up.
AAA reported gas demand is going down, and pump prices are following suit.
The auto club cited an abundance of crude oil supply which is outpacing demand.
Bargains were available with BJs and Costco stores in New Castle County selling regular below $2.90 a gallon. A couple of Sussex County stations also dropped prices as the tourist season winds down.
The seasonal transition to cheaper winter-blend gasoline is underway adding more downward pressure on prices.
Drivers in the Pacific Northwest an exception, after prices rose by more than 20 cents a gallon after the shutdown of a pipeline. The pipeline is reopening.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand decreased from 9.11 million barrels a day last week to 8.50 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 218.5 million barrels to 220 million.
Crude oil prices have been increases but remain around $65 a barrel, a figure that allows for lower prices.
Public charging prices for battery-electric vehicles in Delaware are the sixth lowest in the nation. The state ranked in a recent report as No. 1 in a ranking of EV vehicles and public charging system.
Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.
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