Gas station attendants direct customers to the pump to fill up after running out of gas earlier in the week following consecutive storms that blanketed communities in Mount San Bernardino on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Big Bear Lake , SHIFT.
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Gasoline prices rose in New Jersey and nationally amid increased demand as warmer spring weather lured motorists back to the road, analysts said.
AAA Mid-Atlantic said the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.25, up two cents from last week. At this point, drivers were paying an average of $4.19 a gallon a year ago at this point.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gas is $3.50, up six cents from last week. At this point, drivers were paying an average of $4.22 a gallon a year ago at this point.
Analysts say tight gasoline supplies and signs of slowing inflation have pushed oil prices above the $70 mark, and that coupled with strong gas demand is likely to push gas prices up. higher at the moment.
