Wayne, N.J., October 19, 2020 — New Jersey’s average gas price increased by one cent this week to $2.24 this week ($2.23). Today’s price is five cents more expensive than a month ago ($2.19) and 32 cents cheaper than October 19, 2019 ($2.56). New Jersey’s average gas price is eight cents higher than the national average.
AAA Northeast’s October 19th survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be $2.16, down two cents from last week. Today’s national average price is two cents cheaper than a month ago ($2.18), and 49 cents cheaper than this day last year ($2.65).
Average gas prices dropped by a penny all around the region. Connecticut drivers are paying an average of $2.17; Empire State motorists an average of $2.24, and drivers in Pennsylvania an average of $2.48. Hawaii has the highest average for a gallon of gas, at $3.24/gallon, while Mississippi has the lowest at $1.84/gallon.
| Region |
Current Price* |
One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago |
| New Jersey | $2.24 | $2.23 | $2.19 | $2.56 |
| Connecticut | $2.17 | $2.18 | $2.19 | $2.66 |
| New York | $2.24 | $2.25 | $2.27 | $2.70 |
| Pennsylvania | $2.48 | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.76 |
*Prices as of October 19, 2020
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