Wayne, N.J., February 21, 2022 — New Jersey’s average gas price is up another two cents from last week, averaging $3.61 per gallon ($3.59). Today’s price is 23 cents higher than a month ago ($3.38), and

85 cents higher than February 21, 2021 ($2.76). New Jersey’s average gas price is eight cents higher than the national average.

 

The national average price for a gallon of gas rose five cents this week to $3.53 ($3.48), which is 21 cents higher than a month ago ($3.32), and 90 cents higher than this date in 2021 ($2.63).

 

“Continuing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, plus increased demand as more drivers take to the roads, are combining to keep oil prices high, which translates into pain at the pump,” said Robert Sinclair Jr., Senior Manager of Public Affairs for AAA Northeast.

 

Gas prices are increasing in all neighboring states as well. The average gas price increased four cents in Connecticut to $3.66 ($3.62), five cents in Pennsylvania to $3.73 ($3.68), and six cents in New York to $3.74 ($3.68).

 

Region	Current Price*	One Week Ago	One Month Ago	One Year Ago
New Jersey	$3.61	$3.59	$3.38	$2.76
Connecticut	$3.66	$3.62	$3.49	$2.67
New York	$3.74	$3.68	$3.49	$2.69
Pennsylvania	$3.73	$3.68	$3.52	$2.90

*Prices as of February 21, 2022

 

The AAA Gas Prices website is your resource for up-to-date fuel price information. Search average gas prices by Regular, Plus, Premium and Diesel on National and State levels, as well as Metro areas.