New Jersey
Gas prices drop in New Jersey while nation at large sees increase
TRENTON, N.J. — Fuel costs dropped once more in New Jersey however rose considerably throughout the nation as a complete with rising demand and tight provide amid fluctuating oil costs.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the common worth of a gallon of normal fuel in New Jersey on Friday was $3.44, down 9 cents from final week. Drivers had been paying $3.22 a gallon on common a yr in the past at the moment.
The nationwide common worth for a gallon of normal gasoline was $3.79, a rise of 11 cents from final week. Drivers had been paying $3.18 a gallon on common a yr in the past at the moment.
“If demand stays strong as provide tightens, drivers ought to brace for rising pump costs by means of the weekend,” mentioned Tracy Noble, spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic.